Who is eligible to apply?
- Full-time journalists currently working in Asia, with a minimum of one year’s experience at a print or electronic publication.
- At least one of those years should have been at an English-language publication.
- Candidates should also be fluent in an English and an Asian language, and possess a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree plus one year of graduate work.
- Employees (including immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each) of Dow Jones or NYU, or their affiliates and subsidiaries are not eligible.
Do I need to have a place at NYU before I apply?
A fellowship finalist must then apply to, and be accepted into, BER program at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. The application includes taking the GRE test.
I’m not based in Asia. Can I still apply?
No. Unfortunately, applications are restricted to journalists currently based in Asia.
I’m not a full-time journalist. Can I still apply?
No. Unfortunately, applications are restricted to full-time journalists.
I don’t work for an English-language publication. Can I still apply?
The judges may, at their discretion, consider applications from candidates who do not have work experience at an English-language publication. Such candidates must have demonstrated a high level of fluency in English. Such candidates may be required to make additional submissions and may be required to take a written and oral English test. These requirements are in addition to the GRE and TOEFL tests required of all candidates to test their fluency in English.
I’m worried I’m overqualified. Can I still apply?
Yes. The BER program has helped well-experienced journalists deepen and broaden their understanding of complex business issues, as well as hone their reporting and writing skills. Interacting with the other students from around the world, and studying and working in the financial capital of the world, has helped a number of students launch new careers and provided them with better opportunities to excel in a fast-growing and exciting area.
I’m worried I’m underqualified. Can I still apply?
Yes. The Fellowship is designed to help promising journalists fulfil their potential; while applicants with strong experience will have an advantage, journalists who demonstrate journalism smarts, drive, ambition and commitment stand an excellent chance as well. The judges will be looking for journalists with a passion for business journalism and evidence that they can and will take full advantage of this opportunity – whether in clips, story ideas, personal essay or an interview. Work experience is a definite plus, but isn’t the only criteria.
