Young journalists from Central Asia are invited to compete for a chance to attend a 10-week certification program.

OSCE Academy in Bishkek announces the Central Asian school of Contemporary Journalism, which will be held June 24 - August 30 in Kyrgyzstan. This program aims to give professional journalists the tools and knowledge to produce in-depth reports for media that make news relevant to their Central Asian audience.

Applicants must be journalists from Central Asia under 30 years old with experience in the media.

Submit a resume, a cover letter and three work samples.

Participants will receive a stipend of EUR€200 (about US$270). Nonresidents of Bishkek will receive an extra EUR€150 (about US$200) for accommodations.

The working language of the program is Russian.

The application deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here.