Are You A Good Storyteller In Need of Funds? $5,000 Up For Grabs | See Details

Are you good at storytelling and believe your works should have accolades, as well as, funding? Well, this might be the chance you’ve been looking for.

The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), in collaboration with ONE Campaign and the Elliott Family, is calling on journalists for entries in the 2023 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.

The effectiveness of the winners’ contributions on the continent will be evaluated along with the caliber of their writings. Submissions in all forms of media are welcomed, especially those that have strong writing and analytical abilities.

The award honors up-and-coming African journalists who strive to highlight the voices of the continent and throw light on the significant developments taking place there.

The winners will also have the opportunity to spend up to two weeks at The Economist’s headquarters in London or participate in a custom study tour of US newsrooms in addition to receiving a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized crystal award.

How Do I Apply?

The application form for the 2023 cycle is available here with a stipulated deadline of January 31, 2023 for applicants.

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Eligibility

English-speaking journalists who cover news in Africa for print, broadcast, or online media are eligible to enter the competition.

• A maximum of 10 years of journalism experience is required for applicants.
• Each applicant must submit one published piece that, through careful reporting and compelling storytelling, best represents Africa.
• A copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Multimedia submissions may include web, audio, video, visual, or mixed media.
• The submitted story must have been published between December 1, 2021, and December 1, 2022.
• The winners will be selected based on the decision of media leaders and members of a distinguished international jury from the US, UK, and Africa. Applicants will be notified by the spring of 2023.