Are you a journalist with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity for Asia’s rapidly evolving political, economic, and technological landscapes? The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Media Fellowship Program — a prestigious opportunity for Canadian journalists to report on critical developments in Asia and Canada-Asia relations.
What Is the APF Canada Media Fellowship?
This competitive fellowship invites both up-and-coming and seasoned Canadian journalists to spend time in Asia exploring timely, underreported, or insightful stories. Funded through an endowment from the Government of Canada, the fellowship enables recipients to research, report, and publish high-impact journalism on issues that resonate across the Asia-Pacific region and influence Canada-Asia ties.
Since its inception, the program has supported 98 fellows, including some of Canada’s most prominent journalists like Carol Off and Chantal Hébert.
Fellowship Benefits
- Funding up to C$10,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and in-country reporting expenses.
- Professional visibility with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
- Opportunity to publish a minimum of three major stories, including digital and multimedia formats.
- A platform to showcase your work via social media and the APF Canada website.
- Exclusive exposure to Asia-Pacific themes in areas such as:
- Emerging technologies and AI
- Economic security and trade
- Climate and energy solutions
- Maritime governance and the Arctic
- Data governance and supply chain resilience.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the APF Canada Media Fellowship, applicants must be either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. They should be currently employed by, or working as freelancers for, a recognized Canadian media outlet—whether in print, digital, television, radio, or multimedia platforms.
A minimum of two years of professional journalism experience is required, along with a demonstrated record of publication in Canadian news media. Applicants must also ensure they possess, or are eligible to obtain, all necessary travel and work visas for the country or countries they plan to visit in Asia. It is important to note that previous recipients of the APF Media Fellowship must wait a period of three (03) years before reapplying.
Programs Offered (Thematic Areas)
Journalists are encouraged to pitch compelling proposals tied to:
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
- Trade and Investment
- Maritime & Arctic Governance
- Climate Change Solutions
- Space Research & Energy Security
- Data and Economic Security.
Deliverables Expected from Fellows
- A minimum of 3 feature stories, with at least one focused on digital platforms.
- A short-form multimedia piece (e.g., podcast, video, or blog) summarizing the experience.
- An active social media campaign to promote the stories.
- A final written report (700–1,000 words) evaluating the experience.
- Optional: Participate in a presentation at APF Canada’s offices in Vancouver or Toronto.
Apply: https://www.asiapacific.ca/grants/media-fellowships.
The last date to apply for the APF Canada Media Fellowship 2026 is August 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.