Universities and international programs offer scholarships to Brazilian journalists interested in exchange and postgraduate studies abroad, with benefits that include full or partial coverage of tuition fees and financial support for basic expenses, such as housing, health insurance and daily expenses.
Below we list 13 scholarship options for exchange and master’s programs with applications available in the first half of 2026.
The 2026 edition of offers partial scholarships lasting two years for journalists. Registration is open until January 10th. To register, you must be fluent in English. Training in , is not required, but the candidate must have at least three months of experience in the area.
The first semester of the course starts in September 2026 and takes place in Aarhus. For some students, a second semester at a non-European university is possible.
The specialization, in the second year, is carried out at one of the partner universities, in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany or the Czech Republic.
Carolina Foundation
The selection process for postgraduate scholarships at universities in Spain opens on January 12th. The scholarships cover 50% to 100% of the cost of courses, airfare, health insurance and also offer a monthly amount for food and housing.
In the last edition, the organization provided 669 scholarships in various areas. Registration is open until March 1, 2026.
RSF Berlin Fellowship Program
Organized by , the program will take place from June to November 2026, in Berlin, Germany. The program aims to train journalists to act as multipliers of digital self-defense practices in their newsrooms and professional networks.
After completing the training, participants must conduct at least one workshop or training session in their country of residence.
Registration is open until January 15, 2026. The program covers all travel and accommodation costs.
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program – (Columbia University)
Economics and business reporters can apply for the scholarship. The program aims to enhance participants’ understanding of business, economics and finance.
Those selected receive full tuition, subsidized housing, health insurance and US$7,800 per month (around R$45,000). Candidates must have at least four years of experience and be fluent in English. The deadline for registration is January 31st.
RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships – (University of Missouri)
The is aimed at media outlets and journalists interested in developing free, accessible and innovative resources to address current gaps and challenges in journalism.
The program offers three categories of support, ranging up to US$100,000. All selected projects must be open access and made available free of charge, with open source, to journalists, newsrooms and the general public.
Training is carried out remotely. Occasional travel costs related to program activities are covered by the organization. Registration is open until February 6, 2026.
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism – (University of Oxford)
Professionals with at least five years of experience can apply to , at . In addition to the course’s monthly fee, scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of £2,000 (around R$14,000).
The grants last three or six months. The benefit also covers the cost of getting to and from the airport. The institution receives applications until February 13th.
World Press Institute (WPI) – (University of St. Thomas)
The one in Minnesota, in , is open for registration until February 13th for journalists fluent in English and with at least five years of experience.
In total, ten professionals will be included. The program subsidizes transportation, accommodation and food costs.
DW Akademie – (University of Bonn)
The DW Akademie offers up to ten scholarships for a two-year master’s degree in Germany. Classes start in September 2026.
Knowledge of the German language is not required, but candidates must demonstrate fluency in English.
Registration is open until March 15th. To compete, you must have at least one year of professional experience in the area. It is also required that the university degree has been obtained, at most, six years ago.
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship – MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Women and non-binary people from around the world can apply for the scholarship offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). You must have proficiency in English and at least three years of experience covering human rights and social justice topics.
The institution has not yet released the notice for 2026, but the selection process usually starts between March and April. The program lasts six months and the scholarship covers living costs, health insurance, round-trip air tickets and visa costs for participants from outside the US.
Chinese Government Scholarship
The 2026 edition of the master’s program offers scholarships lasting two years. No training in journalism is required, but fluency in English is required. You can register until April 15th.
Offered by the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), it is a Chinese government program that awards full scholarships, covering the student’s expenses during the master’s degree. To compete, it is possible to apply via the embassy or directly through the institution. Does not cover the cost of tickets.
The institution also has an internal program that fully or partially covers the university fee for one year. The benefit can be extended depending on the scholarship holder’s performance.
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
Nine-month exchange for journalists to develop an investigative project in partnership with . Qualified candidates must have 2-5 years of work experience.
Those selected receive a monthly payment of £4,444 (around 32 thousand reais), in addition to a monthly allowance of £1,250 and a one-off payment of £1,800 for travel expenses.
The organization can also transfer up to £12,000 to press outlets to cover the costs of furloughing journalists with employment contracts. The institution has not yet released the notice for 2026, but it usually starts in May.
Joan Shorenstein Fellowship (Harvard University)
Journalists and researchers can apply for the scholarship, from the Harvard Kennedy School, in the United States. Fellows carry out research on the influence of the media on public policies during a semester at the institution.
Scholarships and other financial aid vary depending on the scholarship recipient’s needs. The institution receives applications throughout the year. Candidates must be fluent in English. More information is available at
Lemann Fellowship – (Lemann Foundation)
Journalists and professionals from other areas can apply for the Lemann scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies outside Brazil. The foundation has a partnership with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
According to the institution, most scholarships cover tuition costs. For extra costs, the amount varies from case to case and is also defined by the university.
Black and/or indigenous Brazilian students approved in master’s and doctoral programs outside Brazil can also count on the Alcance Complementary Scholarship, offered by the institution to cover extra expenses during the study period.
The partner universities choose the scholarship recipients. The Lemann Foundation does not receive applications directly nor does it recommend candidates to universities. More information is available at
