The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is accepting applications for its Media Fellowship Program 2026–27.
The programme will support two Canadian journalists to spend time in Asia researching and producing stories for Canadian audiences. Each selected fellow may receive up to C$10,000 towards travel, accommodation and eligible in-country expenses.
Fellowship Details
Number of Fellowships: Two
Project Location: Asia
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Application Languages: English or French
Important Eligibility Restriction
This fellowship is not open worldwide.
Applicants must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be employed by a Canadian media organisation or work as a freelancer
- Have at least two years of journalism experience
- Have an established publication history in Canadian news media
Eligible professional roles include reporters, feature writers, columnists and freelancers working with Canadian magazines, newspapers, news services, business publications, radio stations, television stations, digital-media organisations or multimedia outlets.
Indian journalists cannot apply unless they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy the Canadian-media experience requirements.
Previous APF Canada Media Fellowship recipients must wait three years after receiving an earlier award before applying again.
Preferred Proposal Areas
Applicants may propose important or emerging stories concerning Asia and their relevance to Canada.
Preference may be given to proposals relating to:
- Emerging technologies
- Artificial intelligence and data governance
- Economic security
- Supply-chain resilience
- Maritime governance and security
- Energy security
- Climate solutions
- Space
- Trade and investment
- The Arctic
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
- A proposal of 500–750 words
- The motivation and rationale for the selected topic
- An explanation of its importance to the intended audience
- A detailed reporting and execution plan
- A dissemination plan identifying intended publication or broadcast outlets
- A budget of up to C$10,000
- A current CV
- Two examples of published written or broadcast work
- A letter from a prospective editor or producer indicating willingness in principle to publish or broadcast the resulting stories, subject to normal editorial judgement
Expected Outputs
Selected fellows must produce:
- At least three stories
- At least one story intended for digital media
- A social-media strategy promoting the work
- One 60-second video or podcast, or a blog-style post aggregating the completed work for the APF Canada website
Completed articles and programmes must be produced by 31 March of the following year.
Fellows must also submit a post-fellowship report of approximately 700–1,000 words and may be invited to share their findings at APF Canada’s Vancouver or Toronto office.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed according to:
- Significance of the proposed topic
- Feasibility of the project
- Potential impact
- Applicant’s professional qualifications
Funding Conditions
Seventy-five per cent of the fellowship funding will be released after the award agreement is signed. The remaining 25 per cent will be released after the final reporting requirements are completed.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they possess or can obtain the visas required to enter, transit through and leave the proposed destination countries.
How to Apply
Applicants may send the complete application by email to:
michael.roberts@asiapacific.ca
Email Subject: APF Canada Media Fellowship Program 2026–27
Applications may alternatively be mailed to:
Communications Director
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
680–1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3X2
Canada
Applications must arrive by 31 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Official Fellowship Page
Disclaimer
Media Hole shares fellowship and professional-development opportunities for informational purposes. Eligibility, funding, deadlines and programme requirements may be revised by the organising institution. Applicants must verify the latest details through the official announcement before applying. Media Hole is not associated with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada or its selection process .
How to apply
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is accepting applications for its Media Fellowship Program 2026–27.
The programme will support two Canadian journalists to spend time in Asia researching and producing stories for Canadian audiences. Each selected fellow may receive up to C$10,000 towards travel, accommodation and eligible in-country expenses.
Fellowship Details
Programme: APF Canada Media Fellowship Program 2026–27
Organisation: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Number of Fellowships: Two
Funding: Up to C$10,000 per fellow
Project Location: Asia
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Application Mode: Email or post
Application Languages: English or French
Important Eligibility Restriction
This fellowship is not open worldwide.
Applicants must:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be employed by a Canadian media organisation or work as a freelancer
• Have at least two years of journalism experience
• Have an established publication history in Canadian news media
Eligible professional roles include reporters, feature writers, columnists and freelancers working with Canadian magazines, newspapers, news services, business publications, radio stations, television stations, digital-media organisations or multimedia outlets.
Indian journalists cannot apply unless they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy the Canadian-media experience requirements.
Previous APF Canada Media Fellowship recipients must wait three years after receiving an earlier award before applying again.
Preferred Proposal Areas
Applicants may propose important or emerging stories concerning Asia and their relevance to Canada.
Preference may be given to proposals relating to:
• Emerging technologies
• Artificial intelligence and data governance
• Economic security
• Supply-chain resilience
• Maritime governance and security
• Energy security
• Climate solutions
• Space
• Trade and investment
• The Arctic
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
• A proposal of 500–750 words
• The motivation and rationale for the selected topic
• An explanation of its importance to the intended audience
• A detailed reporting and execution plan
• A dissemination plan identifying intended publication or broadcast outlets
• A budget of up to C$10,000
• A current CV
• Two examples of published written or broadcast work
• A letter from a prospective editor or producer indicating willingness in principle to publish or broadcast the resulting stories, subject to normal editorial judgement
Expected Outputs
Selected fellows must produce:
• At least three stories
• At least one story intended for digital media
• A social-media strategy promoting the work
• One 60-second video or podcast, or a blog-style post aggregating the completed work for the APF Canada website
Completed articles and programmes must be produced by 31 March of the following year.
Fellows must also submit a post-fellowship report of approximately 700–1,000 words and may be invited to share their findings at APF Canada’s Vancouver or Toronto office.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed according to:
• Significance of the proposed topic
• Feasibility of the project
• Potential impact
• Applicant’s professional qualifications
Funding Conditions
Seventy-five per cent of the fellowship funding will be released after the award agreement is signed. The remaining 25 per cent will be released after the final reporting requirements are completed.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they possess or can obtain the visas required to enter, transit through and leave the proposed destination countries.
How to Apply
Applicants may send the complete application by email to:
michael.roberts@asiapacific.ca
Email Subject: APF Canada Media Fellowship Program 2026–27
Applications may alternatively be mailed to:
Communications Director
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
680–1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3X2
Canada
Applications must arrive by 31 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Official Fellowship Page
https://www.asiapacific.ca/grants/media-fellowships
Disclaimer
Media Hole shares fellowship and professional-development opportunities for informational purposes. Eligibility, funding, deadlines and programme requirements may be revised by the organising institution. Applicants must verify the latest details through the official announcement before applying. Media Hole is not associated with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada or its selection process and does not collect application fees.