Apply: Commonwealth Correspondents Programme

Deadline: 31 July, 2020

Commonwealth Correspondents are aspiring youth leaders or talented writers who contribute their articles, photos and videos about local, national and international issues to a Commonwealth website on a voluntary basis.

It is understood that each article is around 300 to 600 words in length, while videos are under five minutes.

Benefits

  • Get a chance to write on global issues for an international platform
  • Interact with young people from different cultural background
  • Be mentored and guided by experienced editors

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 29
  • Be a national of a Commonwealth country even if you do not currently reside there
  • Attach two writing samples of no more than 600 words each or a video of no more than five minutes in length
  • Attach a good quality headshot

To apply and for more information, click here.

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