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OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR PULITZER CENTER’S AI ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIPS 

Application Deadline: August 10, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

They seek to support journalists and newsrooms that represent the diversity of the communities impacted by AI technologies. The Fellowship is designed for reporters from all beats, desks, and formats who want to broaden, deepen, and diversify reporting on artificial intelligence with an accountability lens.

ELIGIBILITY:

Staff or freelance journalists working on a wide range of platforms, including print, radio, video, and multimedia.

Team players with the experience and/or ability to work collaboratively across newsrooms and borders.

Reporters with a deep interest in how AI impacts the world, and why this issue matters to our global well-being.

Reporters willing to participate in outreach activities related to their investigations, such as events at schools and universities.

Reporters can be based anywhere.

BENEFIT:

The Fellows are eligible to receive up to $20,000 divided in three payments. Please include a detailed budget explaining your reporting expenses. You may include a stipend to pay for your time if you are a freelancer.

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DJ CARES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below

IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.

Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year

Must have spent at least 2yrs in university

Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).

Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c 

Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.

Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.

Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.

My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.

Students who have successfully written their essay will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them fill in their data and upload essay.

Note: file must be in pdf format.

BENEFIT:

A Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. 

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