Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets 2017

The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will be awarded to an African writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection. Application Deadline:  1st December, 2017 A winner will be announced in early January, with notifications sent shortly thereafter. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All African countries To be taken at (country): Online About the Award: The โ€ฆ Read more

Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry (USD5,000 Prize) 2018

The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to a book published in the previous calendar year by an African poet. Application Deadline: 1st October, 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: African Countries About the Award: This Pan African Poetry Prize, established to promote African poetry written in English or in translation and to recognize a significant โ€ฆ Read more

European Union/UN Women Gender Equality Photo Contest for Young Nigerian Artists 2017

Submit your Comic/Cartoon Without Words and join UN Women and the European Union as a Global Champion for Women and Girls. Application Deadline: 18th September 2017 Eligible Countries: Nigeria To Be Taken At (Country): Abuja, Nigeria About the Award: Unleash your creativity to illustrate the relationship between women and men and positive changes you want to see. Picture it! The โ€ฆ Read more

Apply: ICFJ Global Health Reporting Contest for African Journalists 2017

The International Center for Journalists is pleased to announce a competition to recognize the best media coverage of maternal, child health, and other urgent health issues. Application Deadline: Monday, 31st July, 2017. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: The contest applies to a story or stories published or broadcast in Brazil, China, India, Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa โ€ฆ Read more

Deadline Extended: DW Digital Heroes Online Competition for Bloggers in Nigeria 2017

Are you a blogger in Nigeria? If yes, DW is inviting you to participate in a blogger competition on how to preserve the environment. The winner will get a two-week internship program at Deutsche Welle. Blog in now! Application Deadline: Monday, 12th June 2017. Offered Annually?  No Eligible Countries:  Nigeria To be taken at (country): Nigeria โ€ฆ Read more

Government of Japan Global Development Awards Competition for Researchers in Developing Countries 2017

The Government of Japan is sponsoring the Global Development Awards Competition for innovative researchers in Developing Countries. Application Deadline: 16th July, 2017 (Indian Standard Time 6:00 PM) Eligible Countries: Developing countries To be taken at (country): New Delhi, India About the Award: The Global Development Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme launched by GDN with the generous support from the Ministry of โ€ฆ Read more