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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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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MFWA DPI JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2024.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is launching Phase II of the Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to elevate public awareness, stimulate debates, foster inclusivity, and encourage participation and uptake of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPG) issues across West Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

Required attributes:

Ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others

Strong social and communication skills

An energetic, positive attitude to work; and

Proven record of diligent journalistic reporting backed by research

Basic knowledge, interest, or professional experience in ICTs and digitalisation issues

Application Process:

Interested candidates must complete the fellowship application form for their respective countries:

Ghana: https://forms.gle/ov4bHtCkkzHpmo697

Nigeria: https://forms.gle/mFSsFAMZq8G78YqR8

Togo: https://forms.gle/bvpSChKeSYYJer5x6

Benin: https://forms.gle/ajRqZJNer2ahPFJ46

Applications should include a 350-word statement of interest, a CV with two referees, a statement of support from the applicant’s media organization, and a copy of a national ID. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2024.

BENEFIT:

Training and mentorship opportunities

Reporting grants for Fellows (up to US$300 per story)

Monthly stipend of $250 per Fellow for the first three months of the Fellowship

Partner newsrooms will be supported with $1000 under a DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme

Travel Grants to support best DPI/DPG Reporters to participate in international trainings or convenings that will further enhance their knowledge and capacity on DPI/DPG issues

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