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Spring 2006 Jefferson Fellowship Theme Announced



The East-West Center is accepting applications for its Spring 2006 Jefferson Fellowships for journalists. According to Susan Kreifels, the Center's media activities coordinator, the theme of the Spring Fellowship is "Powering the Future: Energy Sources and Alternatives." All 12 journalists selected for the program will travel to Honolulu, Hawai'i; Houston, Texas; Sacramento, California; Seoul, South Korea; and Beijing, China.



Dates:April 30 - May 28, 2006





Who Can Apply: Working print and broadcast journalists in the United States, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Five years of experience preferred.





Application/Details: See http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson



Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2006





Funding: Airfare, lodging, per diem and other program expenses are provided through a grant from The Freeman Foundation.





Contacts: Send applications and questions to: seminars@eastwestcenter.org

phone (808) 944-7384; or fax (808) 944-7600



During the Honolulu portion of the program, the Jefferson Fellows will explore the overall challenges that face the Asia Pacific region in developing energy sources and meeting the broader social, economic and political considerations that frame energy-related decisions. They will also look at broader U.S.-Asia Pacific issues.



The 21-day study tour will include site visits and meetings with government officials, business leaders, environmental experts and industry analysts. The journalists will also have an opportunity to learn about broader political, economic, security, social and cultural issues in the countries they visit.



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For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services, www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists