Applications Open for the 2025-2026 Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship!

The prestigious Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) is now accepting applications for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Hosted by the University of Westminster and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, this 8-week fellowship offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the role of media in governance.

Programme Overview

The fellowship, titled “Good Governance in a Changing World: The Media, Politics, and Society,” focuses on how the media holds democratic processes accountable. Fellows will examine approaches in both the UK and South Asia, engaging in lectures, discussions, and visits with leading UK academics, political figures, and media professionals. Participants will also organize a symposium on a topic of their choice, allowing them to apply their insights to key issues in the media and governance.

Benefits
– Full programme fees covered
– Living expenses for the fellowship’s duration
– Return economy airfare to the UK

Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
– Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives
– Have at least seven years of work experience as a mid-career journalist in the political or economic sectors
– Hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience
– Have a good working knowledge of English
– Not hold British or dual citizenship

Apply today!