Deadline August 14 2025
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.
Curriculum Vitae - Please use a standard starndard format
Cover letter: A one-page document outlining your motivation, qualifications, and experience.
Work samples: Submit the link to two work samples.
Confirmation: Look out for a confirmation email to ensure your application was successfully received.
Endorsement Letter - a letter of endorsement from an editor if a freelance journalist/visual journalist; refence letter from senior industry expert for content creators
Story Proposal - Sumbit your pitch story (in line with the Agenda 2063 thematic tracks) using the application template.
Induction, onboarding, and first study tour. Fellows begin pitch stories and complete online certified training and masterclasses.
1-on-1 mentorship. Fellows attend AU events and visit AU HQ during the Annual Summit to produce pitch stories.
AU/Partner study tour, in-person training, and continued participation in best practice sharing.
Another round of AU/Partner study tours and continued best practice training and sharing.
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.