**2022 Scholarship Awardees of the AFPC-USA (Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States)**

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (AFPC-USA) provides annual scholarships to professional foreign journalists who are currently enrolled in any full-time master's level program of any U.S.- based academic institution.

We are pleased to announce the 2022 AFPC-USA Scholarship Awardees:

Kaela Malig (PHILIPPINES)

Kaela Malig is an award-winning multimedia journalist currently taking her master’s degree at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. After interning for Rappler and graduating with awards for her piece on the Philippine drug war’s orphaned children, Malig went on to work with The Washington Post, CNN, and the Philippines’ biggest news organization, GMA Network. FULL BIO

“The association’s generous scholarship allows me to pursue my master’s degree in journalism at Columbia. It also gives me an amazing opportunity to be surrounded by an incredible network of journalists whose wisdom I’ll keep to heart.”

Shone Satheesh (INDIA)

Shone Satheesh (INDIA) is an award-winning Multimedia Journalist with over 10 years of experience, covering the intersection of caste, human rights, and policy in India. His work has appeared in Al Jazeera, DW.com, The Straits Times, Livemint, Scroll.in, and Firstpost.com. He is currently pursuing an MA at Columbia Journalism School in the Politics cohort. FULL BIO

“It was incredibly thrilling, humbling, and an honor to receive the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents (AFPC) scholarship award. As a journalist from a marginalized caste from a developing country like India, the recognition reinforces my resolve to continue reporting on under-reported stories about underserved communities.”

Yucheng Tang (CHINA)

Yucheng Tang (CHINA) is studying at New York University’s Literary Reportage MFA program. He was an investigative journalist and feature writer at two major Chinese publications. He has also published in several English-language media outlets, including The New York Times, where he profiled a group of Chinese high schoolers who produced a film exploring transgender identity. FULL BIO

“This award is a recognition of the efforts I have made previously in this industry and gives me a chance to continue pursuing my journalism dreams. It fuels my passion and courage during the transition from my early career to the next stage. I am deeply appreciative of this honor.”

Anna Westerberg (SWEDEN)

Anna Westerberg (SWEDEN) is now pursuing her M.S in journalism at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She has practiced and studied journalism in three different countries: with an internship in Costa Rica, a Bachelor’s degree from City University of London, and as a radio broadcast journalist with public service in her home country Sweden. FULL BIO

“I AM extremely honored that an organization such as the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents recognizes me as a journalist. It truly spurs me on and makes me even more determined to reach my goals.”

Segun Olakoyenikan (NIGERIA)

Segun Olakoyenikan (NIGERIA) is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Business and Economic Reporting at New York University’s Carter Journalism Institute. He was honored with the African Fact-Checking Award for uncovering a falsified EU report on the mass abduction of schoolchildren in Nigeria. FULL BIO

““I was very excited and indeed honored to be awarded a scholarship from the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents (AFPC-USA). Studying in NEW YORK as an international student poses a major financial burden, and I was not exempted in any way. So, knowing I have a scholarship that covers my expenses in the city is such a relief.”

Diana Li (CHINA)

Diana Li (CHINA) is a New York-based financial journalist, currently receiving journalism education at NYU journalism school and finance education at NYU Stern School of Business. She interned at the Beijing bureau of Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Reuters, and Bloomberg News.

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“I feel super honored and grateful to the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents (AFPC-USA) for giving help to US-based foreign journalists at a difficult time when inflation and a stronger dollar make lives for us foreign journalists living in the US financially challenging.”

Pete McKenzie (NEW ZEALAND)

Pete McKenzie (NEW ZEALAND) is an award-winning journalist based in New York. He writes for The New York Times, The Guardian, and New Zealand magazines like North & South and New Zealand Geographic. He pursues a Master’s degree in global politics at Columbia Journalism School.

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“The AFPC-USA support means I’ll be able to spend more time focused entirely on deepening my understanding of the world around me. It also empowers me to work on much more ambitious and complicated projects than I would be able to otherwise, explaining hidden connections that take time, effort, and resources to explore.”

2021 afpc scholarship awardees

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