Apply MFWA DPI Fellowship for Nigerian Journalist 2025 (Monthly stipend of US$250)

Apply MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship 2025 | The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has open portal for Journalism Fellowship – Phase II 2025 for Nigerian Journalist, Monthly stipend of US$250 per Fellow for the first three months of the Fellowship, Don’t miss this opportunity.

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

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This cohort, which is exclusive to journalists in Nigeria, aims to increase public awareness, stimulate debates, foster inclusivity, and encourage participation and uptake of DPI/DPGs issues in the country

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025.

The Fellowship will focus on selecting 15 experienced journalists from Nigeria to participate in a six-month fellowship from October 2025 to March 2026.

The Fellowship includes both virtual and in-person components, with an in-country capacity-building session for the selected fellows. It will include training workshops, mentorship, and story production on DPI/DPGs issues. Quarterly virtual follow-up refreshers will also be held for the Fellows and Fellowship Alumni, facilitating knowledge-sharing and collaboration on DPI/DPGs issues.

By the end of the Fellowship, each fellow is expected to have produced at least six significant stories on DPI/DPGs. Fellows will be required to publish their stories in their respective news media organisations. Fellows will also receive a certificate of participation.

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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Selection Criteria:

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

NB: Applications should include a 350-word statement of interest, a CV with two referees, a statement of support from the applicant’s media organisation, and a copy of a national ID.

Apply MFWA DPI Fellowship for Nigerian Journalist 2025 (Monthly stipend of US$250)

For more information; Visit: Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)