USEFP announces Professional Partnership Program for Female Journalists
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 December 2015
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The USEFP has launched a program for Pakistani female journalists to study journalism in the US. Participants will spend up to four weeks working in US newsrooms, with applications closing on December 24.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has announced the Professional Partnership Program for Female Journalists 2016.
This program will provide approximately 110-140 participants from Pakistan the opportunity to study and take an active part in journalism as practiced in the US.
Selected participants will spend up to four weeks at a US newsroom, said Shirin Pasha, Communication Officer. The program is also knit throughout with events and opportunities to experience US life. Last date to apply is December 24, she added.
This program involves journalists from both countries working together and building real professional relationships, as well as the opportunity to learn about media reporting in each other’s countries, Pasha said. - APP
KEY POINTS:
- Approximately 110-140 participants from Pakistan will be selected.
- Participants will spend up to four weeks in a US newsroom.
- Program includes events to experience American culture.
- Aim is to foster professional relationships between US and Pakistani journalists.
- Applications must be submitted by December 24.
