Journalism graduates, interfaith freelance reporters and storytellers in the United States can apply for a fellowship. Religion News Service (RNS) and Interfaith America are offering the Religion Journalism Fellowship. The program helps future religion news journalists develop their awareness of the impact of faith on politics and culture by deepening
job
Journalists and editors based in South Africa can apply for a six-month position in Johannesburg. The Henry Nxumalo Foundation is hiring an editor-in-chief, senior journalists, junior journalists and an impact editor for its virtual nonprofit newsroom. The newsroom will focus on Joburg, investigating and reporting on its governance and promoting
Canada-based journalists and Canadian journalists reporting abroad can submit nominations for an award. Amnesty International is accepting nominations for its Canada Media Awards. The awards recognize excellence in human rights reporting. Submissions can be made in eight categories: National Written News Story, Long-form Video, Radio, Podcast, Mixed Media, Short-Form Video,
nonfiction writing
Students around the world can enter an essay competition. The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is accepting submissions for the George Watt Prize, an annual essay competition honoring Lincoln vet George Watt, a writer and lifelong activist central to the creation of ALBA. To enter, students can submit an essay
podcasting
Podcasters and individuals interested in podcasting can apply for a bootcamp and fellowship in Namibia. The NMT Media Foundation is offering its NXT Podcast Bootcamp and Fellowship. The program aims to promote podcasting across Namibia and beyond its borders, raise awareness and build a robust network of podcasters. Participants will
writing
African and Chinese journalists, academics, writers, activists or researchers specializing in mining, environmental and human rights issues can submit stories. The China-Global South Project (CGSP) is seeking contributions in the form of analyses, reports and impact stories that explore how mining activities are affecting local communities—both positively and negatively.
scholarship
Young leaders globally, 18 to 30, with innovative ideas can apply for a scholarship to attend a summit. One Young World is accepting applications for its Leading Scholarship. The scholarship program provides the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend the One Young World Summit on the merit of their
filmmaking
Young filmmakers, 18 to 35, living in Africa and the Diaspora can enter a short film competition. Afreximbank, through its Creative Africa Nexus program (CANEX), is organizing the third edition of CANEX Shorts. This short film competition will culminate in screenings and an award ceremony at CANEX at IATF2025 taking
Young photographers worldwide, 14 to 25, are eligible for a photo competition. UNESCO is offering its annual "Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads" International Photo Contest. This is an exciting opportunity for young people to capture their understanding of the shared heritage of the Silk Roads through the
award
Authors, journalists, public servants, scientists, professors, business people, editors, publishers, organizations, concerned citizens and others - whose work has advanced freedom of expression in Canada - are eligible for an award. PEN Canada is accepting nominations for the Ken Filkow Prize, an annual award which recognizes an individual or group
grants
Nonprofit media and science organizations, with a collaborative project, can apply for grants. The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University launches the 2025 Civic Science Media Collaborations program. The program seeks innovative projects that bridge the gap between science, journalism and the communities they serve. This program catalyzes
correspondent
Indigenous students at colleges and universities in the U.S. can apply for a training program. The Ilíiaitchik: Indigenous Correspondents Program (ICP) is a collaboration among Planet Forward at George Washington University, the University of Arizona's Indigenous Resilience Center and Arizona Institute for Resilience and the Native FEWS