The ‘la Caixa’ Foundation and the EFE Agency have launched a call for applications final year students of Journalism and Audiovisual Communication in Spanish universities. These scholarships, amounting to up to 1,500 euros per month In the international phase, they aim to offer 18 months of practical training within the EFE Agency. Below we detail the requirements and the application process to access one of them. 12 scholarships available.
What are scholarships?
These scholarships offer a unique opportunity for journalism and audiovisual communication students to complete professional internships at Agencia EFE. The program is divided into two phasesYes:
• First phase (nine months): From November 2024 to July 2025, the beneficiaries will carry out internships in one of the EFE Agency delegations in Spain. These headquarters are distributed in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao and other autonomous communities.
• Second phase (nine months): From November 2025 to July 2026, the internships will continue, but in one of the international delegations of the EFE Agency. Destinations include Europe, North America, Latin American countries, Asia and Africa.
Meanwhile, students will be integrated into different information spacesobtaining a comprehensive education in the world of journalism. In addition, they will have supervision of a tutor who will guide them and continually evaluate their performance.
Conditions for accessing scholarships
To benefit from one of these scholarships, it is necessary to meet a series of specific conditions:
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Nationality: Candidates must have Spanish nationality.
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Studies: Only students enrolled in the final year of journalism or audiovisual communication and with at least 30 ECTS credits pending to obtain their diploma can apply.
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Internship location: Interested persons must carry out the internship in one of the EFE Agency’s headquarters in Spain or at its headquarters in Madrid. Subsequently, in a second phase, the practices will be carried out in international delegations.
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Languages: It is essential to master Spanish and, if you are doing the internship in an autonomous community with a co-official language, to also know that language. Likewise, a good level of English is required and, if necessary, the language of the country where the international internship takes place.
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Compatibility: Beneficiaries may not benefit from other financial scholarships or similar aid during the period of enjoyment of these scholarships, except for exceptions linked to the Ministry’s collaboration scholarships.
Financial provisions and additional benefits
The scholarship program offers a financial award divided into two parts:
• During the first nine months internship in Spain, students will receive a monthly aid of 650 euros.
• In the second phaseWhen scholarship holders complete their internship abroad, the amount increases to 1,500 euros monthly.
In addition to this financial assistance, beneficiaries will also benefit from assistance with travel expenses: 500 euros for destinations in Europe and 1,000 euros for the rest of the countries.
Another of the great attractions of this program is that those selected will have their tuition fees covered to study the Master in Transmedia Journalism at the National Distance Learning University (UNED) in collaboration with the EFE Agency. They will also have travel insurance that will cover them during their international stay.
Selection and application process
The candidate selection process is conducted according to a competitive system. An evaluation committee will be responsible for reviewing applications and selecting those that best match the requirements and capabilities needed to benefit from these practices.
The process includes a written test and a personal interview with the members of the committee, who will assess both the academic record and the students’ ability to adapt to the professional environment.
Applications may be submitted until September 22, 2024. Interested persons should send their application, accompanied by the required documents (such as their academic record and a photograph in JPG format), to the email address: school@efe.com. All documentation must be sent in PDF format, except the photograph.
A great opportunity for future journalists
These scholarships not only represent significant financial assistance for students, but also an experience of great professional value. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in one of the most prestigious international news agencies, acquiring practical skills that will be useful in their future careers. In addition, the opportunity to do international internships This will give them a global perspective on journalism and allow them to establish international contacts that can be valuable for their professional development.
This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for students who want to take their first steps in the world of journalism. The La Caixa and Agencia EFE scholarships not only offer financial support, but also a solid training which will prepare them for the challenges of the sector.
