AU-EU Champions 2025 for Social media Content Creators

AU-EU Champions 2025 for Social media Content Creators. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

17th October 2024

Tell Me About Award:

The AU-EU Champions project, a collaboration between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), celebrates the powerful partnership between the two unions by engaging Africa’s digital content creators. This initiative invites TikTokers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, vloggers, and podcasters from five pilot countries—Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Mozambique—to showcase the positive outcomes of joint AU-EU projects through their unique creative lens.

Type:

Contest

Who can Apply?

The AU-EU Champions project seeks social media influencers and digital creators with:

• A strong online presence and storytelling ability
• Excellent audio-visual content creation skills
• Proven engagement with their audience
• Knowledge of AU-EU projects and collaboration efforts in their region

How are Applicants Selected?

Applications will be reviewed by an independent jury based on:

• Professionalism and technical skills
• Quality and creativity of content
• Audience engagement and follower count
• Consistency in posting

Which Countries are Eligible?

Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Mozambique

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

Successful applicants will receive:

• €3,000 financial compensation
• Training programs
• In-country transportation and accommodation
• Exposure across AU, EU, and partners’ social platforms
• Local and international media attention
• Invitations to represent AU-EU at special events

How Long will Award Last?

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2024
• Pre-Selection and Selection: October 18-20, 2024
• Announcement of Champions: October 20, 2024
• Training Programme: October 23, 2024
• AU-EU Project Visit: October 28-31, 2024
• Video Production: November 1-30, 2024
• Video Publication: December 1, 2024
• Diploma Award Ceremony: December 5, 2024

How to Apply:

To apply, create a 90-second video introducing yourself and covering the following:

• Your area of influence and examples of clients
• Types of content you publish
• The impact of your work
• Number of followers
• Your motivation for applying
• Knowledge of AU and EU
• Selection of an AU-EU project to cover
• A brief proposal on how you plan to showcase the project

Presentation videos longer than 90 seconds will not be considered.

[Apply here]

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