Deadline: August 31, 2025
Are you an early-career journalist passionate about climate and sustainability reporting? The AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2025 offers a unique opportunity to amplify your voice across the Mediterranean region. With a generous stipend, mentorship, and publishing opportunities, this fellowship is tailored for young storytellers eager to make an impact.
This second call for applications is open now and runs until 31 August 2025.
About the AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2025
The AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2025 is designed to support early-career journalists in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The fellowship focuses on climate change, sustainability, water, and energy-related storytelling—particularly those that highlight community-led, solution-oriented approaches.
Selected fellows will receive:
- A €4,000 stipend
- Mentorship by experienced editors
- Full coverage of travel and accommodation related to reporting work
The fellowship runs for five months, from October 2025 to February 2026, and supports multimedia storytelling formats such as:
- Written features
- Photojournalism
- Podcasts
- Short-form videos
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Live in or originate from Southern or Eastern Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, or Türkiye)
- Have less than 5 years of journalism experience
- Are fluent in English, Arabic, French, Turkish, or Greek
- Are ready to pitch a compelling story idea on climate or environmental themes
- Have a strong interest in multimedia and solutions journalism
What the Fellowship Covers
Here’s what selected fellows will gain from this prestigious programme:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 💶 Stipend | €4,000 to support reporting and living expenses |
| 🧳 Travel & Logistics | Covered travel and accommodation for approved fieldwork |
| 🎙️ Mentorship | One-on-one guidance from AMWAJ editors |
| 📢 Publishing | Features on AMWAJ’s “Tayyarat,” REVOLVE magazine (digital/print), YouTube, and social channels |
| 🌐 Public Profile | Your biography, photo, and work linked on the Fellowship webpage |
What Makes a Strong Application?
Applicants are expected to submit:
- A CV
- A story pitch (max 500 words) detailing the story’s format, target audience, and relevance
- Links to previous journalism or storytelling work
Strong applications will:
- Focus on climate change, energy, water, or sustainability
- Feature solutions-driven storytelling
- Showcase innovation and multimedia potential
- Highlight marginalised communities or equity-based themes
Application Timeline & Deadline
The application deadline is:
31 August 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT+1
The programme runs from October 2025 through February 2026, with selected participants notified in September.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your journalism career?
🔗 Click here to apply for the AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2025
🔍 Read more about the programme on the AMWAJ website
Need Help with Your Application?
If you need help preparing a standout pitch, refining your story idea, or reviewing your proposal documents:
👉 Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of a regional movement for environmental journalism through the AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Journalists 2025. Apply today and bring your story to the Mediterranean stage.
