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Applications Closed
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The AU Media Fellowship is committed to a fair and merit-based selection process. It is open to all African journalists and content creators who meet the following criteria:
African Citizens:
Applicants must be citizens of an African
Union
member state.
Media Professionals:
Journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and
digital
creators,
especially those with newsroom experience.
Age:
Applicants must be 25 years old or above.
Experience:
Minimum of 6 years of work in media or content
creation.
Language:
Fluency in any AU official language. Working language
is
English.
Professional Impact:
Demonstrated talent, innovation, and impact
in
media or
digital content fields.
PHASE 1: Eligibility Screening & Initial Review
- Submission Review: Applications are assessed for completeness, alignment with fellowship goals, and eligibility criteria.
- Technical Evaluation: A panel evaluates candidates’ professional experience, portfolio quality, and demonstrated impact in African storytelling.
PHASE 2: In-Depth Assessment & Final Selection
- Expert Panel Review: Shortlisted candidates undergo rigorous evaluation aligned with fellowship goals and criteria.
- Interviews/Vetting: Top applicants may participate in interviews and submit supplementary materials.
- Final Approval: Selected fellows are announced based on merit, diversity, and potential to drive the fellowship’s vision.
Please read the instructions carefully as we will not consider incomplete applications.- Top text
Step 1
Curriculum Vitae - Please use a standard starndard format
Step 2
Cover letter: A one-page document outlining your motivation, qualifications, and experience.
Step 3
Work samples: Submit the link to two work samples.
Step 6
Confirmation: Look out for a confirmation email to ensure your application was successfully received.
Step 5
Endorsement Letter - a letter of endorsement from an editor if a freelance journalist/visual journalist; refence letter from senior industry expert for content creators
Step 4
Story Proposal - Sumbit your pitch story (in line with the Agenda 2063 thematic tracks) using the application template.
SEP – DEC 2025
Induction, onboarding, and first study tour. Fellows begin pitch stories and complete online certified training and masterclasses.
JAN – MAR 2026
1-on-1 mentorship. Fellows attend AU events and visit AU HQ during the Annual Summit to produce pitch stories.
APR – JUN 2026
AU/Partner study tour, in-person training, and continued participation in best practice sharing.
JUL – AUG 2026
Another round of AU/Partner study tours and continued best practice training and sharing.
SEP – DEC 2026
Fellows present final stories, receive certificates, and attend the closing ceremony.
Ensure pitches align with the thematic tracks of the Cohort 3 AU Media Fellowship programme.
Attend the Media Fellowship Training and Media Fellowship study tours.
Attend AU meetings and events, when necessary, as guided by AU.
Ensure timely publication of their stories in their media outlets or other media outlets in the case of freelancers.
Ensure that published stories/content reflect that they are part of the AU Media Fellowship programme.
Maintain close and regular communication with the AU Information and Communications Directorate throughout the fellowship.
Engage actively on AU and partner social media channels and tag them throughout the fellowship to share updates.