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Opportunities for Writers

It is another week of opportunities.

1. The Bertha Foundation Challenge Fellowships 2026.

Deadline: Rolling.

Journalists can apply for the 2026 Bertha Foundation Challenge Fellowships.
Benefits:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ $64,900 income.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ $10,000 Project funds.

Apply now

2. The CANEX Creative Writing Workshop 2025.

Deadline: 10 July.

Are you an aspiring writer from Africa or the Caribbean? Apply for the CANEX Creative Writing Workshop 2025. 20 selected writers will get:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Masterclasses with award-winning authors & publishers
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Industry insights on writing, rights, & publishing
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Travel, accommodation & meals covered

Apply here

3. The Kari Howard Fund For Narrative Journalism.

Deadline: 13 July.

Does your writing highlight resilience, dignity, absurdity, and humour? Apply for the Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism.

Benefits: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ up to $5000. Criteria:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Only women and nonbinary journalists
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Applicantโ€™s primary profession must be journalism
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Applicants must apply and publish in English
Apply here

4. COP30.

Deadline: 15 July.

Climate journalists – apply for a travel fellowship to cover COP30. Benefits: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Include editorial support and mentorship.

Criteria:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Able to travel to in Belem, Brazil
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Must not have attended COP before
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Participate in all fellowship activities.

Apply here

5. The George Watt 2025 Prize.

Deadline: 31 July.

Student writers are invited to apply for the George Watt 2025 prize.
Benefits:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Up to $250 for pre-collegiate.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Up to $500 for undergraduate.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Up to $1,000 for graduate.

Apply now

6. The Berggruen Prize Essay Competition.

Deadline: 31 July.

Writers are eligible for the Berggruen Prize Essay Competition.
Benefits:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ $50,000.
Apply here

7. The Oโ€™Shaughnessy Fellowship.

Deadline: Rolling.

Calling all journalists to apply for The Oโ€™Shaughnessy Fellowship.
Benefits:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ $100,000
Apply here

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