2025 AMWAJ Fellowship Programme

Deadline: Aug 31, 2025

other

5 months (duration)

partially funded

Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and 7 others

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are now open for the 2025 AMWAJ Fellowship Programme. This programme is designed to give young professional journalists a boost in their early careers, focusing on sustainability and its sub-themes such as circular economy, ecosystem restoration, energy transition, sustainable mobility, and water resources.

📝 Opportunity Details

Date Published: July 30, 2025
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Category: Fellowship
Eligible Locations:
- Algeria
- Cyprus
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Malta
- Morocco
- Palestine
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Türkiye

📖 About AMWAJ Fellowship Programme

The AMWAJ Fellowship Programme champions stories about sustainability and encourages applications with a multimedia focus.

The programme is sponsored by AMWAJ Alliance.

🎁 Benefits of AMWAJ Fellowship Programme

One applicant will be selected for the Fellowship, which will run for five months from October 2025 to February 2026. The successful applicant will receive:

A stipend of 4,000 euros, plus travel and accommodation costs for approved reporting expenses.
Mentorship from the AMWAJ team.
Publication of their work in AMWAJ’s Stories/Tayyarat section, REVOLVE’s magazine online, and potentially in REVOLVE’s quarterly print magazine.
Announcement of their work across AMWAJ social media channels and inclusion in the AMWAJ playlist on YouTube.
A profile on the Fellowship page, including:
- Profile picture
- Biography
- Social media and/or website links
- Relevant articles, books, videos, and features produced

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to young professional journalists (less than 5 years of experience) from the following Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries:

Algeria
Cyprus
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Malta
Morocco
Palestine
Syria
Tunisia
Türkiye

📅 Application Date and Process

Documents to Attach

Applicants must submit the following:

CV
Story Pitch (max 500 words ~ 1 page), including:
- Details of the formats (e.g., article, video, podcast) you intend to use.
- Links to previous work where applicable.

📌 Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the AMWAJ Fellowship Programme website.

📄 Selection Criteria

Detailed selection criteria can be found here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career journalists passionate about sustainability to gain mentorship, funding, and global exposure. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits