Awards

Call for applications: Campus Journalism Awards 2021

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2021 —Youths Digest is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Campus Journalism Awards.

The Campus Journalism Awards recognise and reward campus writers and journalists who have made extra-ordinary contribution to development of journalism practice in Nigeria.

The award consists of 15 categories namely: Upcoming Writer, Entertainment Writer, Sports Writer, News Reporter, Gender Equality, Broadcaster, Photo-journalist, Pen Club, Author, Social Media Influencer, Investigative Journalist, Features Writer, Editor, Campus Magazine, Syndicated Writer and the Campus Journalist of the Year.

Entries must be from students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria or Nigeria bordering countries either through associates, lecturers, press clubs and faculties.

The entry must be original work published/aired between January 2021 and October 2021.

The deadline for applications is October 20th, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

The Howard G. Buffet Fund for Women Journalists

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE

Pulitzer Center’s data journalism grants

DEADLINE: ROLLING— The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. APPLY HERE

Apply for OTF’S Rapid Response Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —Open Technology Fund (OTF) through its Rapid Response Fund is offering financial support and technical services to bloggers, cyber activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. 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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