APF Canada Media Fellowship Program
The Media Fellowship Program by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) offers journalists the opportunity to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories. This program aims to enhance Canadian journalists' understanding of Asia to produce insightful content on Asia and Canada-Asia relations.
📖 About the Program
The Media Fellowship Program is part of APF Canada's Research Grants Program, funded by an endowment from the Government of Canada. Since its inception, the program has supported 98 journalists, including prominent Canadian media figures such as Carol Off, John Ivison, Daphne Bramham, Nathan VanderKlippe, and others.
The program encourages creative proposals that explore significant and emerging issues impacting Asia and their relevance to Canada. Proposals aligning with APF Canada's focus areas—such as emerging technology, AI, economic security, climate solutions, and trade—will receive preferential consideration.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Media Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
- Be employed by a Canadian media outlet (e.g., magazine, newspaper, news service, radio, television, or multimedia outlet) or work as a freelancer.
- Have at least two years of experience in journalism with a proven history of publication in Canadian news media.
- Ensure eligibility for the appropriate visas to enter, transit, and exit the country or countries of interest.
- Previous recipients of the Media Fellowship award are ineligible to apply for three years after their last award.
💰 Benefits
- Two fellows will receive up to C$10,000 each to cover travel, accommodation, and in-country expenses.
📋 Expected Deliverables
Fellows are required to produce the following:
- A minimum of three stories, with at least one intended for digital media.
- A social media strategy to promote the stories (e.g., on X, Instagram, Facebook).
- A 60-second video, podcast, or blog-style post summarizing the fellowship work for APF Canada's website.
📅 Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
- A 500-750-word proposal outlining:
- The motivation and rationale for the chosen topic.
- A detailed plan of execution and dissemination.
- Where the resulting articles/programs will be published or broadcast.
- A current CV.
- Two examples of written or broadcast work (links or digital files preferred).
- A letter from a prospective editor/producer expressing willingness to publish or broadcast the resulting stories, subject to editorial judgment.
📝 Reporting Requirements
Financial Reporting:
- 75% of the fellowship funds will be awarded upon signing the agreement.
- 25% will be withheld until final reporting.
- All grant payments will be reported on a T4A form as per Revenue Canada requirements.
Post-Fellowship Wrap-Up:
- Completed articles and programs must be submitted by March 31, 2026.
- Fellows will provide:
- Copies of completed articles and programs.
- A short testimonial reflecting on the fellowship experience.
- A 700-1,000 word written report to provide feedback on the program.
- Fellows may be invited to present their findings at APF Canada's offices in Vancouver or Toronto.
🏆 Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a jury formed by APF Canada. Selection criteria include:
- Significance of the topic.
- Feasibility of the project.
- Potential impact.
- Personal qualifications.
The jury's decision will be final.
📅 Key Dates
- Date Published: June 24, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
📬 Contact Information
For applications and inquiries, contact:
Michael Roberts
Communications Director
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
680-1066 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, B.C.
V6E 3X2
📧 Email: michael.roberts@asiapacific.ca
Applications are accepted in English and French.
🌐 Application Portal
For more details and to apply, visit the APF Canada Media Fellowship Program page.
- Two 2025-2026 APF Canada Media Fellows will receive up to C$10,000 each for travel, accommodation, and in-country expenses.
