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Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling

Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling


(Updated 13 Dec 2025) The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family, honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people's voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. This Award was established in honour of Michael Elliott, an outstanding editor, philanthropist, and former ICFJ director.


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DEADLINE

9 Jan 2026





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The winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized award certificate.
The winners will complete a two-week internship at The Economist in London, United Kingdom.


OTHER KEY DATES

November 3, 2025: Applications opened
June 22, 2026, to July 3, 2026: Internship at The Economist in London, United Kingdom.


HOST COUNTRY

United States


Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).



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Credit: Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling 

Date Added: 17 Dec 2020


Tags:    Literature   Journalism   Essays





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