Deadline: August 24, 2026
Applications are open for the Globe and Mail Foundation Scholarship for a Syrian Media Professional: Online Journalism Fellowship at the University of Toronto 2026. The Globe and Mail Foundation is partnering with the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact (formerly the Fellowship in Global Journalism), to mentor and train a Syrian media worker as a journalist for global media.
The Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact teaches subject matter specialists from around the world how to cover their specialties as reporting beats for Canadian and other international media. Specialties are not limited to health. This is an opportunity for a Syrian media professional to receive support during Syria’s transition, so they can begin to work with global newsroom editors and an international audience. The Fellow will be mentored directly by program faculty as they find, pitch and report their own stories and plan their careers. They will also receive specialized training in a portfolio of journalism skills, including AI for reporting, investigative journalism, and how to build and maintain a freelance practice.
Fellows can attend the entire program online, which includes:
- A two-week “bootcamp” from Sept. 8 – 18, 2026
- Weekly, full-cohort teaching and story meetings from Sept 22, 2026 to March 16, 2027
- Skills classes on one Friday / Saturday pair every month, from October 2026 through March, 2027.
Eligibility
- Fellows can join either online from anywhere in the world or in person. In-person attendance is not required.
- Since this Fellowship is focused on international reporting, applicants should have a good working knowledge of English.
Application
Send the following to Rob Steiner, Fellowship Director at [email protected] copying [email protected] by Monday, August 24, 5pm Eastern Time.
- CV (English)
- Letter of Intent, describing the beat they wish to cover (500 words) in English
- Two pitches for stories in English
- Up to three clips of your reporting (these can be in Arabic), if available. This is optional.
For more information, visit Globe and Mail Foundation Scholarship.
