TrainingOpen to Tunisian applicants

Heinz Kühn Foundation scholarship for young journalists from abroad — three months in North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinz Kühn Foundation (North Rhine-Westphalia) · North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Three-month stay in North Rhine-Westphalia for journalists aged 35 or under from Africa, Asia, South America and the Global South: an intensive German course plus a placement at a German media outlet. Travel, housing and allowances are provided. The annual deadline is 30 November; the next one is 30 November 2026.

At a glance

Where: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Duration: 3 months (usually autumn)
Covers: Travel, housing, allowances
Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Apply: Online form or email to the foundation

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Region of origin

Open to young journalists from Asia, Africa, South America and countries of the Global South. Tunisia is not named individually; as an African country it falls within the stated regions.

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Age

No more than 35 years old at the time of application.

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Language

A good basic knowledge of German, with proof of foreign-language skills in the application. The selection interview is conducted in German.

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Funding and what it does not cover

The foundation organises travel to and from North Rhine-Westphalia, provides accommodation, and pays a subsistence allowance and an allowance for material and travel costs, with support from foundation staff during the stay. The amounts are not published.