Join the African Liberty Writing Fellowship 2024/2025 - Transform Your Writing Career!

The African Liberty Writing Fellowship helps young Africans develop skills in opinion article writing.

The programme supports those pursuing careers in media, public policy, and academia.

Participants receive expert training and opportunities to publish in top African and international media outlets.

Training and Fellowship Timeline

Selected applicants must complete a five-week online training before being admitted as writing fellows.

• Training period: 23 May 2025 – 20 June 2025.
• Fellowship period: 11 July 2025 – 14 July 2026.

Only top candidates from the training will proceed to the fellowship stage.

Benefits of the Programme

Fellows receive multiple opportunities, including:

• Training from experienced instructors.
• A 12-month structured writing fellowship.
• Publication in leading African newspapers.
• A stipend for top contributors.
• Exposure to TV and radio features.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet at least one of these criteria:

• Enrolled in an African higher education institution.
• Graduated from an African university.
• An African student studying outside the continent.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit an online application before the deadline.

• Application deadline: 30 April 2025.
• Late submissions: Not considered.

Submit applications through the official application page.

Visit the African Liberty website for more details.

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