The Reuter Foundation awards the annual Mohamed Amin Fellowship to African television journalists. Fellows spend an academic year at the Centre for Journalism Studies at the University of Wales in Cardiff.

The study program strongly emphasizes the practical basics of journalism--writing, reporting and interviewing for television, technical and practical skills needed to get stories on the air, and the attitudes, news sense, judgment and discipline the profession demands.

The award covers travel expenses, tuition and monthly living allowance. Applicants must be citizens of an African country, full-time television journalists (camera operators, editors, producers or broadcasters) age 25 to 35 with a minimum of three years' professional experience and a clear commitment to a career in television journalism in Africa. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English.

To apply, submit the application found at: www.foundation.reuters.com with a biography of about 250 words outlining your career, an essay of about 1,000 words outlining the most challenging television stories you have covered, their impact and details of your research, and summarize your most significant assignments. An additional essay of about 1,000 words should describe what you hope to gain from the fellowship. Add recent examples of your work on Beta or VHS videotape with evidence of usage, accompanied by written translations into English where appropriate. Include a brief written statement of your role in the production of each piece and your objectives. Finally, submit a reference from your employer supporting the application and granting appropriate leave of absence as well as a character reference from a professional of good standing. Send all this information to The Director, Reuter Foundation, 85 Fleet Street, London EC4P 4AJ, England. Tel: (44-171) 542-2913. E-mail: rtrfoundation@easynet.co.uk

The application deadline for the academic year 1999-2000 is December 31, 1998.

The Mohamed Amin Fellowship for African television journalists is dedicated to the memory of Mohamed Amin, the award-winning Kenyan journalist killed aboard a hijacked Ethiopian plane in 1996.

(Dec 16, 1998)