Fellowships

Apply for Margaret Ekpo Youth Fellowship

DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2021 —YouthHubAfrica seeks entries from interested and qualified female activists to its second Margaret Ekpo Youth Fellowship Program for Women’s Rights.

Fellows will have their capacities developed on storytelling, social justice movement building, and building strategic partnerships.

The Fellowship will run for 12 months.

Applicants must be young women between 18 and 35 years of age.

Interested applicants must be passionate about social change and activism and must also be resident and working within any state of Nigeria

Applicants must be able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

The deadline for applications is April 20, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Apply for journalism awards at the American Geophysical Union 

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2021 —The American Geophysical Union (AGU) seeks nominations for its 2021 journalism awards in news, features, and sustained achievement. APPLY HERE

Submit story pitches at Unbias the News

DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2021 —Unbias the News invites journalists from all over the world to submit pitches for underreported stories with global relevance. 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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