How to Apply

The application process includes submitting the Application Form and three essays of between 200 to 500 words on the following topics:

1. Describe your professional goals and achievements.
2. Explain your purpose in seeking a WPI Fellowship. What do you expect to gain? What do you expect to contribute?
3. Describe your main interest(s) in the United States.

You should also include three samples of your work as a journalist (include English summaries). If video tapes are submitted, they must be NTSC standard on VHS tape. You may also submit your work on a CD or DVD.

You will also need to submit three letters of recommendation (in English) using the Confidential Letter of Reference form. These references should be from people familiar with your work as a journalist. Referees should submit forms directly to WPI by email, post or telefax. (Send an email message to request a Fax number to info@worldpressinstitute.org)

Click here to download the Application Form in Acrobat (PDF) format.

Click here to download the Reference Form in Acrobat (PDF) format.

These forms are interactive so you may complete them on your computer and email them to WPI. There is a submit button on the last page of the form to use for sending the form via email. You will need to print out a copy for your records as you cannot save your completed form on your computer.

You will need a copy of the appropriate Acrobat Reader for your computer operating system in order to read the form. Depending on how your browser is configured, you may either download the file or view it onscreen before printing it. If you download the WPI application and reference forms, open the Acrobat Reader first before you open the form file. (If you need a copy of the Acrobat Reader, you may download it free from the Adobe Website and install it on your computer.)