Learn about the Taiwan impact

The National Press Foundation is offering an all-expenses-paid fellowship in Taiwan, a small island with a big economic impact, from Oct. 24 through Nov. 2.

The fellowship, which will be awarded to eight U.S. journalists and five Taiwanese journalists, will explore what’s next economically for Taiwan, as well as its relationship with the U.S., China, and other Asian nations.

Journalists selected for the fellowship will have a chance to:

• Interview leaders in industries you cover;
• Discuss reporting issues with Taiwanese colleagues;
• Meet with government officials for on-the-record briefings;
• Experience Taiwan’s high-speed trains;
• Visit cultural and historic sites.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 10. For more information click here. For the online application click here.

NPF offers fellowships to biz journalists

The National Press Foundation is offering two all-expense-paid fellowships to working print and broadcast journalists for the annual "Wharton Seminar for Business Journalists," that takes place this October at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

Fellowships include full tuition, housing, most meals and round trip transportation.

Wharton seminars offer participants an opportunity to expand their business knowledge by attending courses led by Wharton faculty, guest lectures by business leaders, and compete in an computer-simulated strategic management exercise.

Interested in applying?

Applicants must submit:

• a letter stating why they wish to participate
• a letter of support from a supervisor
• work sample, a clip or a video/audio tape (copies are acceptable)
• a brief bio
• application form

Find full details on the fellowship and application materials, here.