Category: Opportunities
Apply for the $3,500 StoryLab Grant Supporting Kenyan Content Creators
Journalists, content creators, writers, and podcasters from Kenya can apply for grants. Africa No Filter, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, is accepting applications for the Work Reimagined StoryLab grant. The funding aims to assist individuals who want to impact how Africa’s workforce is adapting to the digital age. Grantees will create compelling stories and…
Elevate Scholarships Available for Young Media Professionals in Kenya
Young media professionals, under 35, with less than five years of experience can apply for a scholarship. The International News Media Association (INMA) is accepting applications for the Africa Elevate Scholarships. The scholarship program is part of the INMA Elevate Africa Initiative. The program is designed to accelerate careers and foster community through mentorship of high-potential young professionals…
Current Conservation Seeks Pitches from Kenyan Writers and Photographers
Writers and photographers from Kenya interested in conservation research can submit their pitches. Current Conservation, a not-for-profit quarterly print and online magazine that collaborates with scientists, writers and artists worldwide to present engaging stories in the field of conservation, is seeking submissions across multiple categories, included feature articles, interviews, photo essays and photo features. The…
Climate Fellowship Kenyan Journalists Can Apply For
Journalists in Kenya and around the world who are interested in climate change and the economy can apply for a fellowship. New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business is offering its Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship. The program will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus in New York to…
Writing Fellowship Seeks Candidates [Kenya]
Aspiring op-ed writers can apply for this online program. African Liberty seeks candidates for its writing fellowship. This 12-month program is designed to identify promising African writers and provide them with the skills required to be successful in op-ed writing. Accepted applicants must complete a five-week online course. The top 25 candidates will be selected…
Science journalism contest open [Worldwide]
Science journalists and writers around the world can compete for this award. The National Association of Science Writers organizes the Science in Society Journalism Awards. The contest recognizes investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on modern society. Works must have been published or broadcast in 2024. The categories are books, commentary, science reporting,…
Grant available for literary reporting [Worldwide]
Early-career nonfiction writers who want to focus on a story that uncovers truths about the human condition can apply for funding. The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University invites applications for the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award, in honor of the late journalist who reported empathetically on the human condition and died on assignment in Uganda…
Kenyan Journalists & Writers Can Apply for US$85,000 Cullman Center Fellowships
Fellowship Details The New York Public Library’s Cullman Center has opened applications for its prestigious fellowships, providing a unique opportunity for journalists, writers, and others working on book projects to advance their work using the NYPL’s extensive resources. Eligibility and Requirements Fellowship Expectations Application Period To learn more and apply, visit the NYPL Application Page…
AFP Launches Master Certificates for Online Courses on Tackling Misinformation (Global)
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has introduced a new series of master certificates for online courses aimed at combating misinformation. This initiative seeks to equip individuals with the necessary skills to identify and address false information in the digital age. Course Details Eligibility and Requirements Program Features Program Benefits Enrollment This program is a significant step towards…
Miles Morland Foundation offers writing scholarships [Africa]
The Miles Morland Foundation (MMF) addresses the financial challenges faced by emerging writers with its annual Morland Writing Scholarships. These scholarships provide African writers the opportunity to dedicate time to completing the first draft of a full-length book. Scholarship Details Eligibility and Requirements Scholar’s Undertaking Application Period To learn more and apply, visit the MMF…