Opportunities for African journalists in March
Have a look at this list of fellowships, grants, awards and other opportunities with fast-approaching March deadlines
African Podcast Workshop
You are invited to apply for a chance to attend the African Podcast Workshop, hosted by the Radio Workshop, which takes place online between April and June 2021 and will be offered at no cost. Selected participants will be mentored by experienced editors and producers on the art of podcasting during training which will cover 10 modules on foundational podcasting. For details and to apply, click here.
Deadline | March 7
Wits Media Management short course
KAS Media Africa and Wits Journalism invite African journalists and editors with management ambitions to apply for the Media Management short course scholarship at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. For details and to apply, click here.
Deadline | March 15
International Fact-Checking Network vaccine grant
The International Fact-Checking Network and WhatsApp have created the Vaccine Grant Programme — a new global effort to stem misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines. Up for grabs are grants of up to $100,000 to support editorial, media literacy, technology and new formats/distribution projects. For details and to apply click here.
Deadline | March 22
Radio Awards 2021
Entries for The Radio Awards 2021 are open and radio stations across the country are invited to submit their entries via the online entry portal available at www.radioawards.co.za. The awards will shine the spotlight on the enduring value of radio in South Africa, and continue honouring outstanding achievements in the radio industry.
Deadline | March 31
One World Media Fellowship
The One World Media Fellowship seeks aspiring journalists and filmmakers who are interested in reporting on stories from the global south. The fellowship particularly encourages submissions from underrepresented groups and is open to people around the world. Successful applicants will receive a £1,000 production grant, career mentorship, and an executive producer for your project among other opportunities. For more information and details on how to apply click here.
Deadline | April 7
Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge
Google has launched its second innovation in Africa and the Middle East as it continues to show support for the news media industry worldwide. The call is open to “projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models to build a stronger future for journalism”. Applications are open to established publishers, news startups, online-only publications and local industry associations. For details and to apply, click here.
Deadline | April 12
Wiki Loves Africa 2021
The annual Wiki Loves Africa contest is aimed at anyone across Africa that can contribute health and wellness-related media for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation. Participants are encouraged to submit visual representations of health and wellness such as photography, video and audio. For details and to apply, click here.
Deadline | April 15
Digital Media Awards Africa 2021
The annual awards will recognise publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. These will range from new approaches to digital subscriptions, impactful native advertising campaigns and projects that inspire. For details click here.
Deadline | May 25
Rainforest Journalism Fund
The Pulitzer Center invites journalists working on projects related to tropical rainforests to submit a proposal to the Rainforest Journalism Fund. The Pulitzer Center will pay for costs associated with reporting projects on tropical rainforests, with an emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or under-reported in the local media. For details and to apply, click here.
Deadline | Rolling
