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THE KIDS RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S PEACE PRIZE

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Application Deadline: March 1st, 2024.

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The nominations for the International Children’s Peace Prize are open until March 1st, 2024. KidsRights annually awards the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights.

ELIGIBILITY:

The nomination requirements are the following: 

Any person above the age of 18 or an organization can nominate a child 

The child must be between the age of 12 and 17 by the time of the nomination deadline 

The child can be from any country in the world 

The child must have a demonstrable history of standing up and fighting for the rights of children, including himself or herself 

The child needs to be able to travel abroad and feel comfortable communicating with other people. In fact, if they are chosen as the winner, they will need to travel to the ceremony and be able to communicate their message to different stakeholders 

The child agrees to being nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize 

BENEFIT:

The winner receives: 

The “Nkosi” statuette which depicts a child that sets the world in motion 

The “Desmond Tutu study and care fund” to enable the child to obtain an education 

A project fund of € 100.000, which is invested by KidsRights in relevant children’s rights projects that are closely connected to the winner’s area of work 

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THE KSJ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline:  January 15, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is designed to recognize journalists from around the world who demonstrate a high level of professional excellence and accomplishment as well as a long-term commitment to their craft. Journalists from all countries compete on an equal basis and are encouraged to apply.

Be full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.

Have at least three consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

Be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.

Applicants must not have completed a fellowship of four months or longer during the two years prior to applying for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship.

BENEFIT:

Fellows receive a $85,000 stipend paid out in installments over 9.5 months

Relocation allowance

Basic health insurance for each fellow and their family

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