(CLOSED): AU Media Fellowship 2025: Call for Applications

FellowshipAfrican Media
Written By Sitawa Wafula

Application Deadline: August 14th
Learn more about Fellowship here | Apply for Fellowship here

Fellowship Venue: Virtual and In-person Training
Fellowship Duration: September 2025 – December 2026

What it is:
Join the third cohort of this continent-wide fellowship, powered by the African Union and aligned with Agenda 2063. The program zeroes in on six key thematic tracks: economic development, emerging economies, agriculture, governance, health, and tech/digital innovation.

The fellowship includes:

  • Online training and masterclasses

  • 1-on-1 mentorship

  • Visit to African Union Headquarters

  • In-person training sessions

  • Story pitching and final presentations

Who should apply:

  • Citizens of African Union member states

  • Media professionals aged 25+ with at least six years’ experience in journalism, blogging, podcasting, or digital content creation

  • Fluent in any AU language plus English

This fellowship is your chance to sharpen your skills, build powerful networks, and contribute to Africa’s future.

Sitawa Wafula

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