EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship 2025 for Canadian Students
The Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) have officially announced the 2025 edition of the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship. This prestigious opportunity is designed to recognize and support the next generation of outstanding young Canadian journalists.
About the Fellowship
Since its inception in 2001, the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship has provided three exceptional young journalists from Canada with a fully funded, week-long study tour in Brussels, Belgium. The winners will have the chance to engage with EU institutions, the Canadian Mission to the EU, and leading media outlets. Additionally, they will attend a daily European Commission press briefing to gain firsthand experience of European journalism.
Beyond the study tour, winners will receive a one-year membership or renewal of membership with the CAJ and will be invited to a prestigious awards ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, co-hosted by the Office of the Speaker of the House of Commons and CAJ.
The initiative aims to foster a deeper understanding of the European Union (EU) among young Canadian journalists, strengthen ties between Canada and Europe, and encourage cross-border journalistic collaboration.
Fellowship Benefits
- Fully funded study tour to Brussels in November 2025.
- Exclusive access to EU institutions, the Canadian Mission to the EU, and European media outlets.
- Attendance at European Commission press briefings.
- One-year membership or membership renewal with the CAJ.
- Invitation to an awards ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be actively enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution or working in the field of journalism.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The last date to apply for the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship 2025 is Tuesday, 6 May 2025. The final selection by the jury will take place in Spring 2025, and the study tour is scheduled for the week of 17 November 2025.