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Gordon N. Fisher/ Journalists for Human Rights for Fellowship Application

William Southam Journalism Fellowship at Massey College

Application dates: October 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026

1. One journalist from Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East 

2. Applicant must be fluent in writing and speaking English

3. Minimum of seven years of journalism experience

4. Please be aware that Massey college requires that all application materials submitted within its recruitment and selection processes be prepared solely by the applicants themselves. The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of application documents, whether in full or in part, is not permitted. Massey college reserves the right to review and assess applications for indications of AI-assisted content generation. Applications identified as having been produced, wholly or partially, through the use of generative AI tools may be disqualified from further consideration at Massey College’s discretion.

5. You can find more information about the fellowship here: William Southam Journalism Fellows

For more details check out this video 

Please review the form below carefully before you click submit and feel free to email journalismfellowships@masseycollege.ca if you have any questions or concerns and we typically respond within 2 to 3 business days.

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