5 worldwide opportunities to apply to in June

by IJNet
Oct 30, 2018 in Journalism Basics

Are you looking for opportunities for new funding, prizes or mentorship? Here are seven opportunities for journalists worldwide that have deadlines in the month of June.

Competition recognizes war correspondents Deadline: June 8, 2018

The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents, sponsored by the Calvados General Council, the town of Bayeux, France, and others, honors coverage of conflict situations or news events relating to the fight for freedom and democracy. Winners receive cash prizes. For more information, click here.

Logan Nonfiction Program Deadline: June 15, 2018

Open to anyone working on longform, deeply reported nonfiction projects, the Logan Nonfiction Program invites participants to spend up to 10 weeks at the Carey Institute for Global Good in New York. Lodging, meals and mentorship are included. Learn more here.

Bursary covers safety training Deadline: June 15, 2018

Independent journalists and documentary filmmakers who focus on human rights abuses can apply for funding for hazardous environment training. From Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma, this bursary is open to freelancers who focus on human rights abuses. Click here for more information.  

Grants available for media projects Deadline: June 22, 2018

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions. Open to independent media organizations, civic groups and associations, grants may be up to US$50,000. For more information, click here.

Business journalism fellowship Deadline: June 30, 2018

From the McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism, this fellowship provides editorial and financial support for in-depth business reporting projects. To learn more, click here.  

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