Are you the future of journalism?

Applications for Future News Worldwide 2020 are open NOW
We’re looking for 100 of the world’s most talented, motivated and
passionate student journalists to attend an intensive media training
programme. You’ll receive exclusive coaching from world-leading editors,
broadcasters, writers and reporters, and see how publishers around the
world are using technology to find stories and bring them to life like
never before.
Future News Worldwide 2020 will take place on 14 and 15 July at Sky’s
global headquarters in  London. The conference is free for successful
applicants and travel and accommodation costs will be covered.
You can apply if you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student or
recent graduate and aged 18-25. Applications are welcome from anywhere
in the world.

What is Future News Worldwide?

Future News Worldwide is a partnership programme between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organisations. The
aim is to support young people to develop a wide range of journalism
skills and to establish the UK as a global leader in the nurturing of
young journalists and media figures.

Please read the following information carefully. The link to the application form can be found at the bottom of the page.

Eligibility

If you’re a student or a recent graduate 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 2020 as
long as you meet the eligibility requirements below.

To apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2020 you must:

• be aged 18-25 on 1 July 2020
• be a registered student,
  enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (of any subject) at a
  university or higher education institution OR have graduated from a
  degree course after 1 July 2018
• be 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 Future News Worldwide or Future NEWS before
• be dedicated to a career in journalism, in any form
• be available to travel to and from the UK on any date between 11 – 16 July 2020.

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).

Applicants based in Thailand

The application process is different for students based in Thailand. Please contact communications@britishcouncil.or.th and visit www.facebook.com/FutureJournalistAward.FJA
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE OPEN THIS LINK 
https://www.britishcouncil.org/future-news-worldwide