Questions

ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS

What is Rolling Admissions?
Rolling Admissions means that your application will be reviewed as soon as your application is completed. The earlier you apply, the more likely your application will be accepted. If you wait to apply until or near the application deadline, your application may not be accepted because of space limitations. With rolling admissions, it is possible that admissions for some countries will be suspended before the final application deadline. The EJI 2010 deadline is April 15, 2010.

Most often, a final decision will be made once an application is reviewed. If a decision cannot be made, it will be placed on hold.

What are the eligibility requirements for the participants?
The admissions committee targets working journalists throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the US, though journalists from other regions can apply. We will also select a few graduate and undergraduate university students who are concentrating their degree in journalism studies throughout Europe and the United States.

How many participants of each nationality will be accepted?
Every year the admissions committee establishes a target number of participants by country, and according to the average number of applications we typically receive proportional to the distribution of nations in the Institute.

Why was my application declined?
There can be a variety of reasons why your application was not accepted. The application process is very competitive; therefore, we look at a number of factors that contribute to our decision, and we are often forced to decline a large number of successful participants.

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APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Do I have to put my passport number in the online application?
Yes. The passport number in the on-line application is extremely important and serves as your reference though the application procedure. If you don't have a passport, then type in a password. You can use this password for referencing your application status on our Application Status webpage.

What do I do if I am unable to submit the online application form?
First - try again. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it might take several moments for your application to submit. In case you cannot submit the online application, you can print out the completed application and send it to us along with other application materials by fax or mail.

Do I have to submit all required application documents at once?
No, but it is recommended. The sooner we receive all documents, the sooner your application will be reviewed. If any items are missing, you should mention that in a cover letter. Once we have your online application, we will place all materials you submit in a file until it is completed.

My application status is incomplete? What does it mean?
Your application status is "incomplete" when we do not have one or more of the required materials. You application will not be reviewed until all materials are submitted. If you do not know which items you are missing, contact Institute staff at international@tfas.org. Please note that it sometimes takes 2-3 weeks (if not more) before we receive application materials in the mail.

If I fax my application requirements, do I have to send the originals?
No, however we prefer originals. We are not responsible for faxes that cannot be read. If we can read your fax, there is no need to send the originals by mail, but faxes can often be difficult to read if not transmitted properly. All faxed materials are also subject to verification.

I have applied to the program last year, was accepted, but could not come. Do I have to submit all the additional documents again when applying this year?
You have to submit an updated CV.

I was declined last year. Do I have to submit new application materials for this year?
At the very least, you need to submit an updated CV.

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MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS

Is there any deadline for sending the photographs, Attendance Agreement, Payment and Travel forms?
The deadline for the Attendance Agreement, Payment Form and photographs varies depending on when the admissions decision was made. This deadline is stated in the official letter sent by mail to every student upon acceptance.

Does EJI cover the costs of accommodation or in any way assist students with accommodation facilities in Prague?
Students will be housed in a Charles University operated dormitory. Rooms are suites of two bedrooms sharing one bathroom. Each bedroom contains 2 single beds. Maid service is provided at least once a week. Each student will be assigned one roommate. Costs of accommodations and a partial meal plan are included in your scholarship.

For additional information partial about the Institute's location, housing and travel, you can review information on logistics for the program. If you would like to contact us with a question, please feel free to email us at: international@tfas.org.

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