About Journey
Are you an enthusiastic journalism student looking to take your skills to the next level? Do you love to write? Do you dream of a career in media? If so, apply for a scholarship to the Journey international summer school!
This ten-day, intensive course offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest methods and trends in media through seminars, workshops, and practical exercises.
This journalism program is led by top professionals from renowned global media outlets and agencies including CNN, The New Yorker, Bloomberg, Reuters, the Associated Press, and others. A number of our lecturers are also Pulitzer Prize recipients.
Learn from the best in the field, gain practical skills, build an international network of professional contacts, and become a great journalist.
Who is the program intended for?
- Journalism and media students who have completed at least two semesters of university/college and have a serious interest in working in the journalism field.
- Students from other disciplines who have experience with journalism or demonstrate a strong motivation to become journalists.
- Fluency in English is a program requirement.
For applicants from the following countries:
Czech republic
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Georgia
Hungary
Moldova
Poland
Romania
Ukraine
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia
UK
United states
What will you gain from your Journey?
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in modern journalism;
- Practical experience creating longer stories with visual components;
- Enhanced knowledge of journalistic ethics, together with a solid understanding of the basic principles of journalism;
- The ability to report from the field in real time and in a foreign country, and to create written and audiovisual reports;
- Experience working under the guidance of experienced journalists and editors;
- The skills to collect and analyze data in an organized and timely manner, as well as to identify, develop, and utilize resources effectively;
- Experience adhering to strict ethical standards;
- Investigative techniques and guidance on how to compile a report;
- Practice verifying the authenticity of information shared on social media.
Current year
The eighth edition of the Journey program took place in Prague from August 5th through August 15th, 2023 in Prague.
Applications for the ninth edition will open in March 2024.
Schedule
Beginning of March | Applications open and should be completed online in English. | |
Beginning of May | Applications close. The online application must be completed and submitted by the deadline, 23:59 (CET). Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered for selection. | |
End of May | An expert jury will select program participants based on the eligible applications received. Participants will be notified by May 31st at the latest and will subsequently receive details about the logistics of the program. | |
August | The 2024 Journey program begins. The Bakala Foundation will cover the participants’ costs for attending the course, including travel to Prague, food and accommodation, study materials, and visa fees, if applicable. | |
September | The participants submit a final project in the form of a story created during the Journey program with the support of their mentors. (For more information about the project, please see the online application form.) |
How does Journey work?
Watch our video to find out why participants are more than satisfied with the Journey program, and why our media mentors love coming back year after year.
Speakers of Journey 2023
Kenan Aliyev
Independent Expert
Greg C Bruno
Independent Expert
Paul Casciato
University of Cambridge
Jeremy Druker
Transitions
Adam Entous
The New York Times
Tyler Foggatt
The New Yorker
Petr David Josek
The Associated Press
Michael Kahn
Reuters
Evan Perez
CNN
Brenna Smith
The Baltimore Banner
Matt Stearns
UnitedHealth Group
Michael Winfrey
Bloomberg
Journey in numbers
8
years of the program
163
Journey graduates
17
countries of the world
8 | years of the program |
163 | Journey graduates |
17 | countries of the world |
Journey fellows
“It’s amazing to learn journalism from such experienced world-class journalists. It’s not “school theory”, we talk about real cases and learn from them. Participants from different parts of the world share insights about how journalism works in their countries which is fascinating, especially in countries where press freedom is not a given.”
Pavlína Černá
Czech republic
Journey 2021
“What I learned from the Journey program still influences my personality and the way I work. I think overcoming my insecurities and applying for this program was one of the best decisions of my life and provided me with valuable experience. I still remember almost every day.”
Nikolett Konda
Hungary
Journey 2021
“I believe we will stay in touch with the other participants as friends and for possible cooperation across borders. I'm glad that if I ever need a resource from the Czech Republic, Bulgaria or the USA for my work in the future, I can pick up the phone and call my friends from Journey.”
Nemanja Vidic
Serbia
Journey 2021
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