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IRELAND FELLOWS PROGRAMME: CASEMENT FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS (FULLY FUNDED)

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Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

LOCATION: Ireland

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early- to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality and equal opportunity and welcomes diversity.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible Courses: Master’s programs at Irish higher education institutes in the areas of Law, Human Rights and Governance.

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Casement Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2026, applicants must: 

Be a resident national of Nigeria. 

Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study. 

Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2014 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years). 

Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2025/26. 

Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2026.  

Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland. 

Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Casement Fellowship Directory of Eligible Programmes. 

Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen. 

Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion. 

Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2026/2027. 

In addition, please see the Ireland Fellows Programme Africa page. 

The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme. 

BENEFIT:

The program offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation, and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.

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VOICES FROM THE SOUTH: STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT—A CNN ACADEMY PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Gates Foundation. It aims to empower emerging storytellers from the Global South by providing them with the necessary tools and training to effectively tell stories that can create meaningful change. By fostering a diverse and inclusive global media landscape, the program helps ensure that the voices of the Global South are heard and understood in today’s fast-changing world.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this media training opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Reside and work in a country located in the Global South which includes any developing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

Identify as a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of their career.

Have a portfolio of relevant work

Possess strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in the entire training program and applying the acquired skills to their reporting projects.

Be able and willing to travel to Abu Dhabi for the CNN Academy Simulation in November 2025

Phase One: Virtual Training (From July to October 1st, 2025): The first phase of the program is delivered entirely online through the CNN Academy Hub. During this phase, participants will engage in a series of courses designed to enhance their storytelling skills and deepen their understanding of global issues, particularly those affecting the Global South. 

To be considered for Phase Two, participants must complete and pass all the required courses, earn the necessary badges, and submit a pitch for a piece you want to produce using the skills learned in the program.

Phase Two: In-Person Training and Simulation (November 2025, Abu Dhabi): Phase Two begins with hands-on training in Abu Dhabi, where participants will focus on mobile journalism techniques and storytelling practices, learning from CNN Academy’s expert trainers. 

They will then participate in the 2025 CNN Academy Simulation, which will center on global health reporting. This high-pressure, real-world simulation will provide participants with the opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic news environment while producing impactful stories.

After completing the simulation, you will return to your home country and work on producing your final story. The completed piece must be submitted by January 31st, 2026. A select number of stories will be showcased on CNN’s linear and digital platforms, offering participants the opportunity to share their work with a global audience.

BENEFIT:

The training benefits include:

Online training courses in storytelling and global health reporting

Hands-on mobile journalism training

Participation in a high-pressure news simulation

Mentorship from CNN experts

Fully funded travel, accommodation, and participation in Phase Two in Abu Dhabi

Final stories may be published on CNN’s linear and digital platforms, reaching a global audience

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