Future News Worldwide 2017
Do you have a passion for journalism?
Are you curious, driven, critical and analytical?
Do you have what it takes to lead your industry?
Future News Worldwide is a partnership programme between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organisations.We work with press and media across the globe to identify the most talented, motivated and passionate young media makers, and offer them a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to improve their skills and make global connections.
Our annual conference brings together 100 student journalists from across the world for 2 days of intensive learning and training on all aspects of journalism. With exclusive access to some of world’s leading editors, broadcasters and reporters it's a unique opportunity to network and gain insight into the changing ways news is delivered.
Interested? You should be! Find out more or Apply now
How to apply?
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 2017 as long as you meet all of the eligibility requirements below.
To apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2017 you must be:
- Aged 18-25 on 1st July 2017
- A registered university undergraduate student (or have graduated within the last year)
- Dedicated to a career in journalism, in any form
- Able to travel to the UK for the conference on 6th and 7th July 2017
- A native speaker of English OR be able to speak English at the equivalent level of IELTS level 6.5Opens in a new tab or window. (a formal quaification is not required, just the abililty to speak at this level)
PLEASE NOTE: if you are shortlisted for a place at the conference you will be required to provide a certificate of enrolment evidencing your student status.
Application questions
All applicants must complete an online application form. The form is composed of contact details and eligibility questions, followed by two questions designed to test your journalistic skills and interests. You can read these two questions below.
We recognise that quality journalism comes in many forms, and we encourage you to use multimedia in your responses to these questions. If you wish to give your answer as a written article you should use the space provided. If you wish to respond in multimedia format (such as video or podcast) please upload your file to a hosting site (e.g Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud) and provide a link in this space.
All answers will be judged equally regardless of format.
Please note it is not possible to save your work whilst completing the form, so we recommend composing your answers to these questions offline then copy and pasting into the form.
Question 1
Question 2
Application form
Applications close: 28th February 2017
All answers must be submitted via the online application form. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact us: [email protected].
Important! Please ensure you read and understand the Terms and Conditions and Competition Rules (below) before starting your application