Society of Environmental Journalists launches journalism contest [Worldwide]

Journalists who have completed environmental reporting can submit their work.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is accepting submissions for its annual recognition of excellence in environmental reporting. The awards honor journalists in 10 categories, including feature story, investigative reporting, explanatory reporting and book.

The first place and second place winners in each category will receive US$500 and US$250, respectively. The winner of the Nina Mason Pulliam Award for the "best of the best" environmental reporting will receive US$10,000.

International journalists are also encouraged to enter, but if their work is written in a language other than English, they must include an English translation with their entry.

The fee for each submission ranges from US$45 for SEJ members to US$110 for non-members. Journalists residing in low-to-middle-income-economy countries can pay US$10.

The deadline for submissions is April 1.


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TISI offers Scholarships for summer school [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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NOMADS offers Travel writing scholarship [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 for energy conference [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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Course on human trafficking, modern day slavery available [Brazil]

Journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this free training.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering a one-week reporting workshop on human trafficking and modern-day slavery June 15 to 19 in São Paulo.

The workshop will offer a combination of expertise and hands-on training, with an emphasis on producing high-impact stories for widespread dissemination. Participants will learn about efforts to set global standards for combating modern slavery, including fundamental conventions, international instruments and more.

Applicants must be Brazilian full-time journalists or regular contributors to broadcast media organizations in Brazil.

Selected journalists will have their travel and accommodation expenses covered.

The deadline is April 13.

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Program on documentary photography available [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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Investigative Award accepting research projects [Worldwide]

Journalists and staff at NGOs or other institutions who are investigating in developing or emerging countries can submit a proposal.

The Public Eye Investigative Award is accepting research projects on the activities of Swiss companies in developing countries.

Works must be as yet unpublished and shine a spotlight on human rights violations, environmental crimes, corruption or illegitimate financial practices.

The total amount to be allocated is CHF20,000 (US$20,636), typically between one or two projects.

The deadline is March 9.

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Film festival seeks entries [Egypt]

Egyptian filmmakers are invited to participate in this film festival in Alexandria, Egypt.

The Alexandria Francophone Film Festival will take place June 12 to 17. The event aims to enrich the artistic, cinematographic and tourist movement and to strengthen relations between Egyptian filmmakers and their counterparts in French-speaking countries.

The festival awards prizes for entries in several categories, including feature documentary and short documentary.

Films must be in their original language and contain English subtitles.

The deadline is March 15.

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CFPD oferrs Online course on social media strategies [Latin America]

Media professionals, community managers and anyone interested can register for this online course in Spanish.

The Center for Digital Journalism (CFPD) at the University of Guadalajara will offer a course on social media strategies for institutions April 20 to May 24.

Participants will learn to design information strategies in social media of public and private organizations, following a comprehensive institutional communication plan.

The cost is MXN3,466 (US$180).

The deadline is March 27.

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Journalism training focuses on migration [Europe]

Journalists interested in covering migration can apply for this free training.

A group of journalists of The Local in Sweden has developed a curriculum for applying the techniques of solutions journalism to migration reporting as part of the EU-wide project Maximizing Migrants' Contributions to Society.

The initiative aims to expand the public narrative around immigration in Europe and highlight stories of real people who have migrated and the communities they have joined.

The training will combine face-to-face and online sessions throughout 2020, depending on successful candidates' location and availability.

Topics will cover the state of reporting on migration in Europe today, practice guidelines, an introduction to solutions journalism, how to write a solutions-focused migration story and how to maximize your work’s impact and engagement.

While the final deadline is March 31, the organizers are recommending to apply as early as possible.


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