Global scholars exchange programme seeks Nigerian students

DEADLINE: JUNE 20, 2024 — Nigerian students with flair for writing, storytelling, communication, or journalism can apply for this student exchange programme.

For the student exchange programme, the YouthhubAfrica, in collaboration with World’s Best News (WBN), will select three Nigerian students to participate in an all-expense paid five-day intensive capacity-building programme in Copenhagen, Denmark, while their counterparts visit Ghana.

While in Denmark, participants will engage in workshops, mentorship sessions, and field reporting opportunities, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills in journalism.

Applicants must be passionate about journalism and storytelling, with at least two years of experience in writing and publishing media pieces spotlighting stories within a university setting.

To apply, you must be a student of a Nigerian University between the ages of 18 and 29.

The deadline for applications is June 20, 2024.

APPLY HERE

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