Deadline: 31 January, 2024
Applications are open for the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.
The award honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent.
Benefits
- $5,000 cash prize
- Personalised award certificate
- Extraordinary opportunity to spend two weeks at The Economist headquarters in London
Eligibility
- Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience
- Applicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling
- A copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations
- The submitted story must be published between December 1, 2022, and December 1, 2023
To apply and for more information, click here.
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