The AMWAJ Fellowship Program for Journalists
(1st Call)
Location: Eastern & Southern Mediterranean
Fellowship Period: January-April 2025
Languages Accepted: English, Arabic, French, Turkish, Greek
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024
Financial Support: 1,000 EUR/Month
Our backstory
Since its launch in 2016, AMWAJ has championed new perspectives and stories on the challenges and opportunities around water and energy in the Mediterranean. The platform, which means “waves” in Arabic, continues to evolve with an ever-growing network of journalists, organizations, researchers, and policymakers who further our mission of providing quality content and effective communication.
AMWAJ believes in addressing the most pressing problems posed by human-induced climate change and in presenting and strengthening the solutions that are being advanced.
Giving back to the community
The AMWAJ Fellowship Program for Journalists will give young professional journalists a boost in their early careers.
We encourage coverage stories about sustainability and its derivative sub-themes of circular economy, ecosystem restoration, energy transition, sustainable mobility and water resources are what define our world today. Applications with a multimedia focus are particularly encouraged.
What we fund
One applicant will be selected for the AMWAJ Fellowship Program for Journalists. The first cycle of the Fellowship will take place over four months from January to April 2025. The successful applicant will receive a stipend of 1,000 euros per month, plus travel and accommodation costs for approved reporting expenses.
The successful applicant will:
- Collaborate closely with and receive mentoring from the AMWAJ team
- Have their work published in AMWAJ’s Stories/Tayyarat section, REVOLVE’s magazine online, and potentially selected for REVOLVE’s quarterly print magazine.
- Have their work announced across AMWAJ social media channels and shared on the AMWAJ playlist on YouTube.
- Be provided with a profile on the Fellowship page, including your profile picture, biography, social media and/or website links, and any relevant and related articles, books, videos, and features you have produced.
Who we’re looking for
The AMWAJ Fellowship Program for Journalists is open to young professional journalists (less than 5 years of experience) from the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries:
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
Libya
Egypt
Palestine
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Türkiye
Cyprus
Application procedure/How to become an AMWAJ Fellow
The application process consists of the following steps:
Documents to attach:
- CV
- Letter of motivation (max 400 words ~ 1-page)
- Story Pitch, including details of formats to be used and links to previous work where applicable. (max 400 words ~ 1-page)
In the Loop
AMWAJ includes Media Partners and journalists from around the Mediterranean region. Discover it here!
Get in touch if you would like to be an active media partner and request to join our WhatsApp community to share stories, proposals and opportunities across the region.
Support the AMWAJ journey by becoming a member of the Alliance. Joining AMWAJ means your organisation will participate in contributing to a healthier and more equitable Mediterranean for all.