6 worldwide opportunities to apply to in April

by IJNet
Oct 30, 2018 in Journalism Basics

Are you looking for opportunities to show off your work, win prizes for projects you’ve completed or travel to report? Here are six opportunities for journalists worldwide that have deadlines in the month of April.

InterAction Photo Contest Deadline: April 6, 2018

InterAction’s annual photo contest is accepting entries in the following categories: best youth potential photo, best women's empowerment photo and best photo taken with a mobile phone.The grand prize winner will win US$1,000 and the runner ups will win US$100. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Mobile Journalism Competition Deadline: April 10, 2018

Thomson Foundation and Mojofest are seeking entries for a mobile journalism competition. Entries must be two to five minutes long and shot with a mobile device . Entries not in English must have subtitles. The winner will receive a mojo kit worth EUR1,000 (US$1,233) as well as flights, accommodations and tickets for the Mojofest conference May 29 to 31 in Galway, Ireland. For more information on how to enter, click here.

Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting travel grant Deadline: April 15, 2018

The 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, a conference dedicated to physiology and medicine, will take place June 24 to 29 in Lindau, Germany. About 600 young scientists from all over the world will meet 42 Nobel Laureates. Journalists will have the opportunity to network with participants and arrange specific interviews with laureates. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Yerevan International Film Festival Golden Apricot contest Deadline: April 15, 2018

Submit films to be featured at Yerevan International Film Festival, organized with support from Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Films must represent diverse ethnic groups, religions and nations, and the winners will receive "Golden Apricot" and "Silver Apricot" trophies. For more information, click here.

Busabout travel writer contest Deadline: April 17, 2018

Travel company Busabout will select a team of four travel writers who will explore Europe on its Hop-on Hop-off door-to-door bus network from early June to early September. Contestants must choose their preferred social platform and record a 60-second video showcasing why they would be perfect for the position.The total prize is worth US$7,000, which includes travel, accommodations, spending money and a bonus fee at the end of the trip. For more information on how to enter, click here.

Open Society Foundations photography contest and fellowship Deadline: April 20, 2018

Open Society Foundations are soliciting proposals for the Documentary Photography Project.The program is interested in showcasing the work of photographers and artists who expand the visual language of documentary photography, including those who use new or creative visual strategies, investigative/storytelling approaches or technologies. Selected photographers will also receive a fellowship of US$30,000 to US$60,000 to support ongoing or future work on the theme of migration. For more information on how to apply, click here

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