Why Get a Degree in Journalism – Careers Available After Graduation
Here is why a degree in Journalism is important for you and how you can navigate careers in the field
journalism contest
Are you a journalist looking for opportunities to build your career, gain more exposure, and even win cash rewards while at it?
Below is a list of the most recent competitions for Journalists to win awards and make an impact.
Why Get a Degree in Journalism – Careers Available After Graduation
Here is why a degree in Journalism is important for you and how you can navigate careers in the field
Hivos/Climate Tracker Investigative Reporting Competition & Scholarship 2020 for African Journalists (Fully-funded to Sustainable Energy For All Forum, Rwanda)
Join us at the Sustainable Energy For All Forum in Rwanda and win an investigative reporting scholarship! Application Deadline: 18th March 2020 Eligible Countries: African countries To be Taken at (Country): Rwanda About the Award: Together with Climate Tracker, Hivos will be training and sending 6 African journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Rwanda, … Read more
ICFJ/ONE Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling 2020 for African Journalists
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family, seeks entries for the 2020 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. The contest is named after late British journalist and longtime ICFJ board member Michael Elliott. Application Deadline: 15th December 2019 at 11:59pm EST Eligible Countries: African countries About the Award: In … Read more
TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting on Commercial Bribery 2019 – Uncovering Commercial Bribery
TRACE is currently accepting submissions for the 2018 Prize for Investigative Reporting. The award recognizes reporting that uncovers business bribery with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. Application Deadline: 31st January, 2019. Eligible Countries: All Type: Contest Eligibility: Nominees may be print, broadcast or online reporters from any country who have investigated bribery schemes, business activities that create serious … Read more
UNESCO/UNDP International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) Research Challenge 2019 for Young Journalists
UNDP and UNESCO are jointly launching the “IATI Research Challenge for Journalists” – a research and writing competition for journalists around the world aged between 15 and 25. Application Deadline: 20th December 2018 11:59 p.m. Eligible Countries: International About the Award: Competitors are requested to submit 700 – 1000 words in an article relating to the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation in a certain … Read more
Nominate a #BadassWomanJourno for the IWMF Courage in Photojournalism Award 2018
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award honoring AP photographer Anja Niedringhaus, who was killed in Afghanistan in April 2014. Application Deadline: 16th March 2018 Eligible Countries: All About the Award: The Courage in Journalism Awards honor women journalists who set themselves apart by their extraordinary bravery. Facing and surviving danger to uncover … Read more
