2025 MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme

Deadline: Sep 12, 2025

other

6 months (duration)

partially funded

Nigeria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is inviting applications for the third cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship Programme.

This initiative, which began in 2023, aims to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills to report on and contribute to public awareness, access to information, and engagement in Digital Public Infrastructure/Digital Public Goods (DPGs) policy development and implementation across West Africa.

Key Details:

Date Published: August 30, 2025
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Eligible Locations: Nigeria
Fellowship Duration: October 2025 to March 2026

The programme will select 15 experienced journalists from Nigeria to participate in a six-month fellowship. It includes both virtual and in-person components, such as capacity-building sessions, training workshops, mentorship, and story production on DPI/DPGs issues.

By the end of the fellowship, each participant is expected to produce at least six significant stories on DPI/DPGs, which will be published in their respective media organizations. Fellows will also receive a certificate of participation.

🎁 Benefits of MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship

Training and mentorship opportunities
Monthly stipend: US$250 per Fellow for the first three months
Reporting grants: Up to US$300 per story
Newsroom support: Partner newsrooms will receive a one-time payment of US$1000 under the DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme
Travel grants: Support for top DPI/DPG reporters to attend international training or events to enhance their knowledge and capacity

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate the following qualities:

Ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect others' opinions
Strong social and communication skills
An energetic, positive attitude toward work
Proven record of diligent journalistic reporting backed by research
Basic knowledge, interest, or professional experience in ICTs and digitalisation issues

Application Requirements:

A 350-word statement of interest
A CV with two referees
A statement of support from the applicant’s media organization
A copy of a national ID

📅 Application Process

Interested candidates should complete the fellowship application form via the following link:
Apply Here

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

📞 Contact Information

For further clarification, please contact:

Vivian Affoah: vivian@mfwa.org
Dora Boamah Mawutor: dora@mfwa.org

The fellowship is sponsored by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).

📌 Important Dates:

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Fellowship Duration: October 2025 to March 2026

Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to impactful journalism in the digital public infrastructure space!

Benefits

Training and mentorship opportunities
Monthly stipend of US$250 per Fellow for the first three months of the Fellowship
Reporting grants for Fellows (up to US$300 per story)
Partner newsrooms will be supported with a one time payment of US$1000 under a DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme
Travel Grants to support best DPI/DPG Reporters to participate in international trainings or convenings that will further enhance their knowledge and capacity on DPI/DPG issues

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