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Call for Applications: 2026 Education Journalism Fellowship

Call for Applications: 2026 Education Journalism Fellowship

Theme: Bridging the Gap: Amplifying Grassroots Voices for Quality, Inclusive, and Gender-Responsive Education in Tanzania.

Overview:

Are you a journalist passionate about the future of education and committed to promoting gender equality? Apply for the 2026 Education Journalism Fellowship, designed to support in-depth reporting on the challenges and innovations within Tanzania's education sector, with a focus on gender-responsive and inclusive education.

This fellowship seeks to empower journalists to produce impactful, community-driven stories that highlight the experiences of marginalized communities, including children, parents, teachers, and education advocates. Fellows will explore how gender shapes access to education, outcomes, and equity, bringing these crucial issues into national conversations. This work will foster actions to create a more inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive education system.

Fellowship Benefits:

  • Mentorship: Direct access to veteran editors and education policy experts.
  • Training Workshops: Intensive sessions on data journalism, inclusive education policies, and multimedia storytelling.

Eligibility Criteria:

We are looking for passionate early-career or mid-career journalists who meet the following criteria:

  • Valid accreditation from the Journalists Accreditation Board (JAB).
  • Experience in print, broadcast, or digital media. Freelancers with a strong portfolio are welcome to apply.
  • A demonstrated commitment to reporting on education, gender equality, and social justice.
  • Fluency in Swahili and/or English is required.
  • Journalists with a particular interest in gender issues within education are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must be attached to a specific media outlet. Freelancers should provide a guarantee that their work will be published.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following:

  1. A Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages).
  2. A Portfolio: Links to three of your best published works (education-related pieces are a plus).
  3.  Copies of their accreditation IDs and a letter from their respective media outlets guaranteeing publication of their fellowship work.

Application Deadline: 25th May 2026 
Apply via: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual interview. Fellows will be announced by 29th May 2026.

Post-Fellowship Engagement:

Upon completion of the fellowship, all fellows will be invited to join the Education Journalism Fellowship Alumni Network. This network offers continued mentorship, professional development opportunities, and access to a community of like-minded journalists and education advocates.

Promoting Excellence in Journalism for a Brighter Future:

We encourage journalists from diverse backgrounds, especially those passionate about gender equality and education, to apply. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the education sector, helping children and young people not only survive but thrive in this fast-changing global landscape.