APPLY: MFWA launches Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship for African journalists

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has officially opened applications for the 2024 Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme.

This initiative, supported by Co-Develop, marks Phase II of a project designed to enhance public engagement and awareness on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPG) in West Africa.

Benefits:
Participants in the fellowship will gain access to extensive training and mentorship opportunities, as well as reporting grants of up to $300 per story. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $250 during the initial three months of the programme, while partner newsrooms will benefit from a $1,000 DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme. Additionally, top-performing journalists will be eligible for travel grants to attend international training and events that further enhance their expertise in DPI/DPGs.

Eligibility:
The programme is seeking 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in journalism and demonstrate a keen interest in DPI/DPGs issues. Successful applicants are expected to produce a minimum of five stories on DPI/DPGs during the fellowship and continue to engage in network activities and reporting on these issues for an additional three months after the fellowship ends.

Application Process:
Applications should be submitted through the specific country links provided by the MFWA:
– Ghana: [https://forms.gle/ov4bHtCkkzHpmo697]

– Nigeria: [https://forms.gle/mFSsFAMZq8G78YqR8]

– Togo: [https://forms.gle/bvpSChKeSYYJer5x6]

– Benin: [https://forms.gle/ajRqZJNer2ahPFJ46]

Application deadline: September 30, 2024.