We choose the candidates by taking into consideration the following:
Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to promote freedom, independence, pluralism and professionalism in the media. Candidates who can show that they could be catalysts in the outlined areas above, are prioritised.
As much as possible, each course is built around participants with comparable levels of education or experience.
Because woman are traditionally under-represented in the media, and especially in senior media management positions, female applicants are particularly invited to apply. We strive to achieve a 50:50 ratio between men and women for all NSJ courses.
NSJ seeks to reflect a fair representation of all citizens of the SADC countries.