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MEDIA MONITORING AFRICA (MMA) ISU ELIHLE AWARDS CONTEST

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Application Deadline:  30 May 2024 CAT.

LOCATION: South Africa

The competition aims to empower journalists through mentorship, resource sharing, and financial support to develop and publish their child-focused stories on any mainstream news platform. It rewards innovative journalism about children and  encourages journalists to rethink how they perceive and engage children on issues affecting them. The journey from initial idea to final published story demonstrates remarkable growth in storytelling.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Competition is open to professional journalists, whether directly employed or freelancers, working in the continent of Africa and there is no entry fee payable.

Story ideas can be targeted at any mainstream news medium such as TV, Radio or Online.

For further information, please contact:
Jacques Ndong, Project Coordinator, jacquesn@mma.org.za; 011 788

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BENEFIT:

ZAR 25 000 (Overall Winner); 

ZAR 15 000 (2nd place); 

ZAR 10 000 (Third Place).

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bachelor's, master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 30 September 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

The University of Pretoria (UP), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to support economically disadvantaged yet academically gifted youth in Africa who are committed to effecting positive change on the continent. The Program’s objective is to provide assistance to African youth who are faced with substantial socio-economic barriers, including refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons with disabilities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours and Masters students that have applied and have been accepted to the University of Pretoria. Eligible candidates can apply until the 30th of September 2024.

The program is aimed at African youths facing significant socio-economic challenges, including refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and individuals with disabilities, seeking to pursue a higher education.

Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities and a commitment to community service through involvement in projects, school activities, or religious organizations, demonstrating a dedication to making a difference.

Scholars must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, maintaining a high academic average as a critical component of the Program’s expectations.

BENEFIT:

 The Foundation offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries upon completion of their studies and give back to their communities.

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