Awards

Apply for Africa photojournalism award

DEADLINE: MAY 3, 2021 —The  Africa Photojournalism Award  seeks images that creatively and artistically address the topic of the future in Africa.

The Award  aims to identify motifs that show a modern, self-confident, positive-inspiring and artistic view of Africa’s future and the associated themes of youth, innovation, progress and development.

Interested applicants can submit images under these seven categories:

Category 1 – Agriculture, rural environment, land rights and skills development

Category 2 – Regional economic integration, transport and information infrastructure

Category 3 – Good governance: Human rights, justice and rule of law

Category 4 – Silencing the guns in Africa: Conflict prevention and transformation, mediation

Category 5 – Youth and women

Category 6 – Democracy and digitalisation

Category 7 – Africa’s young research excellence and innovative solution building

Applicants must have the nationality of a member state of the African Union and must be at least eighteen years of age.

Winners will receive a cash prize of $500 each.

The deadline for applications is May 3, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Apply for African liberty writing fellowship

DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2021 —African Liberty is currently accepting applications for its fully-funded 2021 Writing Fellowship program. APPLY HERE

Africa: Journalists can apply for conference on dryland restoration

DEADLINE; MAY 10, 2021— The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is set to host a digital conference on restoration of drylands in Africa. APPLY HERE

Freelance journalists can apply for grants at Rory Peck Trust

Rory Peck Trust is offering Assistance Grants to professional freelance journalists and their families who are facing crises related to their work. APPLY HERE

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE

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