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awards, competition, Events, Opportunities

TRUE STORY AWARD

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Application Deadline: 22 October 2024 (12 pm UTC)

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

This is the official call for entries for the 2025 True Story Award! Published reports from all over the world can be submitted as of now. This truly global journalism prize, which will be awarded for the fifth time next year, has an important new feature. The True Story Award 2025 will be presented to authors in three categories:

True Story Award Research: This award recognises the quality of journalistic research, taking into account the extent of the research, time invested and country-specific circumstances.

True Story Award Storytelling: This award recognises a reporter’s writing talent, taking into account journalistic craftsmanship, truthfulness and narrative elegance.

True Story Award Impact: This award recognises the impact of a report, taking into account the country-specific relevance of a text and its potential impact on society, politics and the economy.

ELIGIBILITY:

Journalists around the world are encouraged to apply

Reports published between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 in one of ten of the most important world languages are accepted; or as a translation, if the original was not written in one of these languages. Editors may also submit reports from their publications.

BENEFIT:

The winner of each category will receive a USD 20 000 cash prize.

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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

MO IBRAHIM POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines

ELIGIBILITY:

London Business School: The MIF scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on a full-time MBA programme. Each year one scholarship, providing full payment of fees, is awarded to an exceptional African candidate with financial need. For further information contact mbainfo@london.edu or call +44 (0)20 7000 7000

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS): A scholarship is offered on the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, a programme which studies the socio-economic, political and legal links between governance and development. One PhD opportunity per year is offered. For further information contact Angelica Baschiera on ab17@soas.ac.uk or call +44 (0)20 7898 4370

University of Birmingham: One MSc in Governance and State-Building per year is offered. This two-year programme includes a six-month internship at the Foundation Secretariat. Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered. For further information contact Debra Beard at d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk

BENEFIT:

London Business School: Fully funded

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS): Full tuition for one PhD student

University of Birmingham: Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered.

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