Fojo Media Institute at Linnaeus University in Sweden, in partnership with the Communication and Journalism Education Network (CJEN) in Bangladesh, invites communication, media, and/or journalism departments in Bangladesh to apply to the Women Media Leaders of Tomorrow (WMLT) initiative, which falls under the EU-funded AGILE program.

About the WMLT Initiative

The WMLT initiative is designed to prepare female journalism students for future leadership roles in media. Participants will take part in an international course offering:

• Five live online sessions (2 hours each) including lectures by industry experts and women working in the media sector worldwide
• Opportunities for study visits to media outlets in Bangladesh for selected participants
• Student certificate of completion from Linnaeus University, Sweden

Each participating department/university will receive a grant of €3,400 to support course delivery and related activities. The course will be delivered by Mrs. Kersti Forsberg, a Swedish media leadership expert, in autumn (September to November) 2025.

Participating departments/universities will be expected to:

• Select 10 final-year female journalism students for participation in WMLT
• Support course delivery and student participation
• Collaborate with Fojo, CJEN Bangladesh, and other universities in the region
• Provide feedback on the course
• Submit a short narrative and financial report at the end of the course

Eligibility

Media, communication and/or journalism departments at accredited Bangladeshi universities with:

• A faculty member committed to gender-inclusive journalism education
• at least 10 female final-year students willing to complete all five online sessions and local study visits.
• nominated students having (or who will have) the proper device, Internet access and experience in taking online courses.

Who can apply

Any full-time faculty member of a media, communication and/or journalism department of an accredited Bangladeshi university can submit the application.

How to apply

Submit the completed application form by 25 July 2025

Submit your application by 25 July via this link: https://forms.oNice.com/e/jaWK0Y9szY to Prof. Dr. Jude Willian Genilo, CJEN Founder and Pro Vice Chancellor at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

Application Checklist:

Did you answer the following in the form?

• Motivation to join the WMLT initiative
• Expected contributions and benefits.
• Statement on online device, access and learning experience of students.
• Your school or department’s capacity/experience to manage grants.

Did you attach the following?

• CV of the university contact point
• Endorsement letter from the department head, dean, registrar or vice chancellor/pro vice-chancellor.

All applications will be sent to Fojo Media Institute for evaluation.

Selected universities will receive guidance on how to manage the grant and deliver the course. For questions about the application process, contact: Prof. Dr. Jude William Genilo at jude.genilo@ulab.edu.bd or info@cjenbd.net