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Future News Worldwide is a partnership programme between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organisations which identifies, trains and connects the next generation of global journalists.

British Council are looking for 100 of the world’s most talented, motivated and passionate student journalists to attend an intensive media training programme in the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on 5 – 6 July 2018.

Deadline
28 February 2018

Programme
Conference

Field
Journalism

Prizes
The prize consists of a place at the Future News Worldwide 2018 conference, and inclusion in the Future News Worldwide alumni network. This includes the following
Travel to and from local airport to Edinburgh for the dates of them Conference
The cost of one Standard Service visa application (if required)
Accommodation
Catering on the following basis:
o Conference days: all meals
o 7 July – Breakfast only (tourism day)
o 8 July – No catering
Winners must be available to travel to and from the UK on any date between 2–8 July 2018.
Travel and accommodation will be booked by an appointed British Council contact who will determine the date, time and method of transport and the number of nights’ accommodation required.
The British Council will endeavour to take winners preferred travel options into consideration but makes no guarantees regarding this.
Winning participants must attendvall days of the Conference
and
partake in all programmed activities
unless by prior agreement with the British Council.

Eligibility
If you’re a student who’s passionate about journalism then we want to hear from you! Whether you’re a writer, blogger, vlogger, photographer, radio journalist or work in any other kind of media you can apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2018 as long as you meet the eligibility requirements below.
To apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2018 you must be:
-Aged 18-25 on 1 July 2018
-A registered student, enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (of any subject) at a university or higher education institution
-A native speaker of English OR be able to speak English at IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent (a formal qualification is not required, just the ability to speak at this level)
-Not have participated in a previous iteration of Future News Worldwide or Future NEWS
-Dedicated to a career in journalism, in any form
-Available to travel to and from the UK on any date between 2 – 8 July 2018
PLEASE NOTE: if you are shortlisted for a place at the conference you will be required to provide evidence of eligibility (identity, age, student status and English language ability).

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