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.

Commonwealth Digital Challenge for Young Media Professionals from Commonwealth Countries (Fully-funded to attend Commonwealth Summit in London) 2018

The Elizabeth R Media Fund is launching a new competition aimed at providing young and aspiring media managers from the Commonwealth with the skills and tools necessary to help their organisations face the digital challenges in their countries. Application Deadline: 3rd November, 2017 Eligible Countries: Members of Commonwealth countries To Be Taken At (Country): London, UK About the … Read more

Apply: WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism 2017

The WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism acknowledges journalists from around the world who have contributed to increased awareness and understanding of the foundational importance of the rule of law.  Application Deadline: 28th May 2017. Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Anthony Lewis (1927 – 2013), a friend and inspiration to the World Justice Project, … Read more

Enter: Migration Media Award for Journalists in the MENA Region

The Migration Media Award, organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, is a competition for journalists covering migration in the Mediterranean region. Application Deadline: 31st March 2017 Offered annually?  Yes Eligible Countries: All About the Award: The “Migration Media Award” is an award for journalists covering migration in the Mediterranean region. Journalists or media houses from either an … Read more

Now Open! 4th impactAFRICA Journalism Contest. $500,000 plus funded to the US

Journalists in six African countries — South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria — can win a fully paid study tour to major United States newsrooms as part of a new impactAFRICA reporting contest. Application Deadline: 15th March 2017 Eligible Countries: South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria To be taken at (country): About the … Read more

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