Thomson Reuters is offering a scholarship for a promising, young (under 30) African journalist or aspirant journalist.

The scholarship is to do a post graduate BA hons degree at the University of The Witwatersrand's Journalism Programme in Johannesburg and to join Reuters News thereafter for 6 months' work experience.  

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree or at least 3 years professional experience in journalism and must be nominated by a senior journalist, publisher or academic. They must be fluent in English. 

The scholarship will cover fees, accommodation and a modest living allowance.

Candidates should submit a motivation letter, a CV, writing samples and at least 2 letters of nomination/reference by October 15, 2010 to fitzgeraldprize@thomsonreuters.com

Candidates will have to make themselves available for a written test and interview.

For more information, contact:

Matthew Tostevin
Editor, Africa
Thomson Reuters
Phone: +27 11 775 3148
matthew.tostevin@thomsonreuters.com

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Independent Newspapers is looking of exceptional graduates to apply for its cadet training programme.  The 10-month programme aims to develop quality journalist through innovative classroom learning and on-the-job training in newsrooms.  Cadets will be taught and supervised by some of the country's top journalists.

If you are a talented young graduate and believe you have the potential to become a great journalist, then we want you.  We are looking for people who:

• Have a 3 year degree or diploma (it does not have to be a journalism qualification)
• Are passionate about journalism
• Have good language skills
• Can write well
• Are numerate
• Are curious about the world
• Are addicted to news and have a good general knowledge
• Have creative spark and show initiative

If you can tick the above mentioned requirement then send us your CV and a 500-word story on this topic: "How I know I am me"

Email your application to cadet@inl.co.za, fax it to 086 6184953 or post it to:

Independent Newspaper Cadet School, PO Box 56, Cape Town, 8000

Closing date: 27 September 2010-09-08

Applicants who are chosen for the second round will be required to complete a written assessment after which some candidates will be invited for interviews.  A driving licence will be an advantage. Successful candidates will be offered cadetships and will be required to report for the first phase of training of February 1.  Cadets will be in Cape Town for the first 3 months of the programme.  Accommodation will be provided for cadets who are not based in the Cape.

You will be assessed during the year and, if you meet the requirements, you will receive a certificate when you graduate. During your cadetship you'll be paid a monthly stipend - but that's not all: this is an opportunity to launch your career with a world-class media company.  The top performing cadets will be considered for jobs at Independent Newspapers.

Please note: Only applicants who have made the shortlist will be contacted.