U.S. journalists planning to enroll in a graduate program at American University can apply for a paid fellowship with The Washington Post.

The fellowship program, sponsored by the School of Communication at American University, offers the fellow full tuition, plus a US$30,000 yearly stipend and the chance to work side-by-side with top journalists at The Washington Post.

The fellow will work 15-20 hours per week at The Post while pursuing an advanced degree in an 11-month program. Fellows also work full-time at The Post over the summer. The program begins August 1, 2011.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum of two to five years full-time journalism experience.

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