Grants for women journalists available [Worldwide]

Female journalists of all nationalities can apply for a grant.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund, which aims to support women journalists in their reporting projects and professional development opportunities.

Possible projects include exposing underreported but critical global issues; challenging traditional media narratives; developing field-based expertise and strengthening careers; pursuing training and leadership opportunities; and launching entrepreneurial news projects or acquiring the skill to do so.

Grant amounts will depend on the proposal and the inclusion of a detailed budget.

Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience. Teams of journalists may apply, but the submission must be from a woman journalist and her team must include at least 50 percent women.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting this year

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Arab culture offers Documentary photography program [MENA]

Photographers working on documentary projects in the Arab region can apply for a US$5,000 grant and mentorship.

The Arab Culture and Arts Fund and the Netherlands' Prince Claus Fund, in partnership with the Magnum Foundation, are running the Arab Documentary Photography Program.

The program aims to enhance documentary photography in the Arab region, training photographers, sharing stories and discovering new methods for engaging the audience.

Ten photographers will be selected to receive financial and professional support to complete their proposed photography projects.

Grantees are expected to work on their projects in their country over a period of eight months.

The deadline to apply is April 15.


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Transparency International School offers Scholarships [Europe]

Senior students, graduates and young professionals, including journalists, ages 35 and younger are encouraged to apply.

Transparency International School on Integrity (TISI) will host a training on transparency July 6 to 12 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The program includes lectures, seminars, training and field trips. Participants will learn the latest developments in the field of anti-corruption and accountability and have real opportunities to try and implement their ideas.

The tuition fee is EUR800. A limited number of full and partial scholarships for participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan and Ukraine are available.

Full scholarships cover transportation, tuition and accommodation expenses. Some students may be also offered partial tuition fee waivers to cover a part of their course expenses.

The deadline for scholarship applications is April 30. The regular deadline is May 20.


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World Nomads offers writing scholarships [Worldwide]

Students and nonprofessional writers can apply for a scholarship.

World Nomads is accepting applications for its travel writing scholarships. Three aspiring writers will win a 14-day travel writing trip to the Caribbean starting Nov. 29

The winners will attend a four-day workshop led by The New York Times and Outside magazine contributor Tim Neville. They will then travel to multiple destinations alone and document their trips.

The scholarships will cover airfare to Panama, all-expenses-paid trip to a specific part of the Caribbean, accommodations, visa costs and travel insurance. Each writer will also receive US$500 worth of Toad&Co. travel apparel and a portfolio review from Norie Quintos.

Individuals from any nationality can apply, but interested applicants should have exceptional written English skills.

The deadline to apply is March 11.

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Climate Tracker offers Fellowship [Africa]

Young journalists are invited to enter this contest for a chance to win a fully-funded trip.

Climate Tracker, in partnership with Hivos, will send six journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum May 26 to 28 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Contestants must write an article about energy access, clean energy cooking, right to energy transition, ensuring everyone benefits from sustainable energy access and sustainable energy and climate change. They must also be published in a news site, blog, newspaper or magazine at a national, regional, local or international level.

The winners will receive training before the conference and a grant to cover energy issues back in their home country.

The deadline to publish and submit an article is March 18.


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BOSIFEST 2020 Film festival focuses on life with disabilities [Worldwide]

Filmmakers from around the world can submit documentaries to this international festival.

The Belgrade International Film Festival "
BOSIFEST 2020" for and by people with disabilities will take place Oct. 19 to 21 in Belgrade, Serbia. The theme of the festival is the work and life of people with disabilities.

The competition accepts documentaries up to 100 minutes long in English or with English/Serbian subtitles, produced in the last five years.

The deadline is April 24.

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