Jefferson Fellowship 2025 in USA, Thailand, Indonesia (Fully Funded)

Applications have opened to apply for the Jefferson Fellowship 2025. It is a Fully Funded International Fellowship in USA, Indonesia, and Thailand. The Duration of the fellowship will be Three Weeks. The Jefferson Fellowship is a three-week study Tour to Honolulu, USA, Indonesia, and Thailand. The Program will take place from October 5-23, 2025, and Participants will remain for three weeks in three countries. The Primary goal of the program is to deepen the Understanding of the Cultures, issues, and trends of the Indo-Pacific region. The Theme of the 2025 Jefferson Fellowship is "The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia". The Fellowship will cover all the Transportation Costs, International Travel, Meals, Accommodation, Ground Transportation, and all activities. More details are given below about the Jefferson Fellowship requirements, financial rewards, and the application process.

More Details About Jefferson Fellowship 2025 in the USA, Thailand, Indonesia

• Host Countries: USA, Thailand, Indonesia
• Duration: 3 Weeks
• Program Dates: October 5-23, 2025
• Organized by: East West Center
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 13th April 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Accommodation
• Most meals and a Meal Allowance
• Ground Transportation
• Airport Transfers
• Cultural Activities
• Interpretation services
• Organized meetings and visits

Program Theme

• Theme: The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia.
• The Jefferson Fellowship will be looking into this year the expanding concerns of the Food Security of the Southeast Asia region brought about by altered environmental conditions, inflation, depleted fisheries, and disruptions of the global supply chains. There is a very clear need for Journalists to delve into this matter.

Eligible Countries

The Fellowship is available to the Citizens of:

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fellowship is available to Pacific Region Nationals and United States Citizens.
• Print, broadcast, or online journalist with work based in the Indo-Pacific region, including the United States.
• Professional experience in journalism for at least 5 years.
• Competent to communicate in English professionally.
• Highly encouraged to produce content during and after the program in the style of formal print and broadcast news stories, blogs, and social media postings.

Required Documents

• 2025 Jefferson Fellowships Application Form
• Letter of interest
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Employer's statement of support
• Letters of recommendation