2026/2027 African Liberty Writing Fellowship application

The 2026/2027 African Liberty Writing Fellowship is open for applications. African Liberty says the fellowship is a 12-month programme created to identify, train and amplify emerging African writers who care about the ideas of freedom, individual rights and limited government.

Applications opened on 1 March 2026 and will close on 30 April 2026.

What the fellowship offers

Selected participants will take part in a structured, year-long writing development programme from July 2026 to July 2027.

Through the fellowship, participants will:

• work closely with experienced editors
• receive a monthly stipend as top contributors
• gain opportunities for television and radio features
• get published in leading African newspapers

That mix gives the fellowship a clear shape; training, writing support and public exposure sit at the centre of it.

Application dates

Applicants need to note these dates carefully.

• Opening date: 1 March 2026
• Closing date: 30 April 2026
• Programme period: July 2026 to July 2027

How to apply

Eligible applicants can submit an entry through the African Liberty Writing Fellowship application portal.

Those who want to read more about the fellowship can check the official fellowship page.

Contact for enquiries

For enquiries, the contact listed is the Editor-in-Chief, ibrahim Anoba.

Email: ianoba@africanliberty.org

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