JTI European Scholarships for Journalists

Edition of 2012-2013

Application form

JTI European Scholarships for Journalists are part of JTI’s programme, launched in 2000 with the purpose of supporting development and specialization of the Romanian press, by promoting a series of excellent journalistic standards and practices and by organizing meetings with officials of the European Union. JTI’s scholarships program for journalists reached its 13th edition and its 6th in Europe.

Beneficiaries of 2012–2013’s edition will be young journalists with experience in written press, radio or TV. We are waiting for applicants from the Republic of Moldavia.

Selection of JTI scholars will be made based on their reputation, professional experience, an interview with the organizers, as well as based on three written materials attached to this form. The applicants must have strong Romanian and Englishlanguage skills to succeed.

The schedule for 2012–2013’s edition of the program consists in:

Three days of training in Romania (nearby Brașov) with specialized trainers and lecturers, university teachers, experts and economy journalists. Domains of expertise: communication, journalism, general and communitarian economy, EU legislation, EU regulations and institutions, dissemination of information in the media.

A one week study visit to EU institutions and meetings with EU officials.

A three week internship at one of the European press agencies.*

*After each stage a selection will be made to choose who will continue to the next.

Euromonitor Foundation for Excellence

Is a private corporate body, with no patrimonial purpose, mainly aiming to promote, sustain and recognize the fundamental importance of excellency, elite, durable development, social responsibility as well as the management of change and socio-economic progress in today’s Romanian society.

JT International Romania (JTI)

Is a member of Japan Tobacco Group (JT), worldwide manufacturer of tobacco products. JTI sells three of the five most sold cigarette brands in the world: Winston, Mild Seven and Camel. Other international brands include Benson & Hedges, Silk Cut, Sobranie of London, Glamour and LD. Having their headquarters at Geneva (Switzerland) and net sales of $9,6 billion at the last ended tax year, on the 31st of December 2009, Japan Tobacco International has more than 25.000 employees and operations in 120 countries. For more information, see

Ad Media Consult S.R.L.

Is an entrepreneurial agency that provides media relations, media training, publishing and event organizing services. In its portfolio it also covers project management activities for the benefit of in-house as well as multinational companies.

JTI European Scholarships for Journalists

Application form

Name ______Surname______

Sex M/F ______

Relationship status ______

Place and date of birth ______/ ______

Nationality ______

Passport no. ______

Address______

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Phone ______E-mail ______

Employer, work address ______

Work phone: ______Fax: ______E-mail ______

Role /Responsibilities ______

Education (starting with the most recent graduated institution) Professional experience (starting with the current/ last)

Company /Organization / Position name / When

On a separate sheet of paper please detail what you would desireto learn during the study trip at Brussels, and if you already know an organization with headquarters in the respective city with which you would like to collaborate, please mention its name and contact details.

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Please mention any journalistic distinctions, nominalizationsorprizes obtained by youin during your professional careerthat you consider relevant in the selection process for 2011 – 2012’s edition of JTI European Scholarships for Journalists.

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Please attach three letters of recommendationfrom persons you currently work or have worked within your career.

How did you find out about the organization of this program?

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I confirm that the above information in this document is real and I accurately confirm my statements.

Signature: ______Date: ______

No application will be taken into account unless comprising of all the requirements, including recommendation letters.

No application will be accepted if sent via e-mail or fax, unless an original application is subsequently sent via post, courier or in person.

Please send the application form to:

Ad Media Consult S.R.L.,

Address: Villa I-2, 103 Erou Iancu Nicolae Str.

Voluntari, Ilfov County, Postal Code 077190

Person Contact: Irina Apostol,

Phone no.: 0040744584620,

Fax: 0040318164770

E-mail: .

For more information please contact Euromonitor Foundation for Excellence, Violeta Jianu,Mobile Phone: 0040726305859, Office Phone /Fax: 0040212116641, E-mail: .

Fundația Euromonitor pentru Excelență

București, Calea Floreasca, Nr.167, Et.4, Sector 1

Telefon /Fax: +4021 2116641