Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists
Established in 1961 as a not-for-profit organization by correspondents at the United Nations as a living memorial to the second Secretary-General.
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For more than six decades, the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists has proudly selected dedicated journalists from print, television, radio, and internet platforms, primarily hailing from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. These talented individuals are allowed to report on the critical discussions that take place during the opening months of the United Nations General Assembly each September through November. We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026 program are now open. Application closed on April 30, 2026.
Brazil, DR Congo, Pakistan, and South Africa are ineligible for the 2026 application cycle.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 HAMMARSKJÖLD JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS IS NOW OPEN
Leadership
H.E. MR. ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
The Fund is guided in its efforts by an Honorary Advisory Council which is comprised of ambassadors to the United Nations and other individuals who support the objectives of the journalism fellowship program. Continuing a 60-year tradition, H.E. Mr. António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General, serves as Honorary Chairman of the Council.
EVELYN LEOPOLD
The Fund Board of Directors was composed of U.N.-accredited journalists who volunteer their services to manage the fellowship program, select the fellowship recipients and mentor the journalists while they are at the United Nations.
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Although the Fund is based at the United Nations, it does not receive financial support from the world organization. The Fund’s program for journalists relies entirely on financial support from U.N. Missions, foundations, organizations and individuals.