South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) 2026-27
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) 2026-27 offers a unique opportunity for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries, including India. This prestigious program is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and hosted by the University of Westminster.
This intensive 8-week fellowship delves into how media are held responsible and the broader context within which political institutions operate. It aims to equip fellows with enhanced journalistic skills and a deeper understanding of political and economic sectors.
Selected fellows will receive comprehensive support, covering full programme fees, living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, and return economy airfare from the UK to India.
The application deadline for this prestigious fellowship is October 7, 2025.
The selection process is rigorous, beginning with an assessment of applications by independent reading committees. Shortlisted candidates are then identified by British embassies/high commissions, followed by an interview round for final selection.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a citizen of India.
• Not hold British or dual-British citizenship.
• Have at least seven years’ work experience before applying.
• Possess a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.
• Be a mid-career journalist actively working in the political or economic sectors in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Afghanistan, or Bangladesh.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of English.
• Agree to return to their country of citizenship at the end of the fellowship period.
• Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
• A valid citizenship proof.
• Postgraduate certificates and marksheets.
• Work experience/Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website to access the application portal.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (If already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3. Navigate to 'APPLY TODAY' and click it.
4. Choose the appropriate options and click 'Continue'.
5. Read all the information carefully, fill in the necessary details to register, then click the 'Continue' tab.
6. Check your inbox for email verification mail, complete the questionnaire, then click 'Continue'.
7. Complete the necessary steps to receive an access code.
8. Check your inbox for the application link and click it.
9. Complete the necessary steps to access your application form.
10. Fill in all necessary details, attach the required documents, and submit your application.