The World Press Institute (WPI) is proud to announce its 60th cohort of international journalism fellows. Nine accomplished journalists from Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, and Namibia have been selected to participate in WPI’s flagship nine-week fellowship program, which has empowered more than 600 journalists from over 100 countries since its founding in 1961.
From Sept. 5 to Nov. 8, 2025, the fellows will traverse the United States, gaining firsthand insights into the American media landscape and meeting with leading journalists, policy experts and business leaders. They will explore America’s diverse social fabric and its intricate politics.
The program begins in Minnesota, where fellows are immersed in the culture and complexities of the Midwest – from the Twin Cities’ vibrant urban press scene to the scenic North Shore and the agricultural heartland of southern Minnesota and Iowa.
As they journey through the country – including stops in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Chicago, Phoenix, Anchorage, Austin and more – fellows will engage with a wide spectrum of media organizations and public institutions. These interactions offer rare opportunities for professional development, cross-cultural exchange, and collaborative learning.
The 2025 fellowship will focus on urgent themes shaping journalism and public discourse: the impact of artificial intelligence on newsrooms, innovative business models in digital media, and how journalists navigate an increasingly polarized political climate in the United States. By examining these issues up close, WPI fellows return home better equipped to strengthen independent journalism and democratic accountability in their own countries.
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