By JKNewsMedia
JOURNALISTS SEEKING career development, funding, or international exposure this year can now apply for 20 major opportunities available in September.
The programmes range from global reporting fellowships to academic scholarships, providing access to specialised areas such as investigative journalism, environmental reporting, narrative storytelling, photography, and media leadership.
According to the official announcements, the September openings include a mix of fully funded residencies, conferences, and training opportunities.
Organisers stated that some of the opportunities are designed exclusively for African and regional applicants, while others welcome applications from journalists worldwide.
Each programme outlines its own requirements, application process, and deadlines, ensuring participants find a pathway suited to their professional level and reporting interest.
Several of the September opportunities carry financial support packages, including generous grants intended to assist journalists in pursuing independent projects.
Others offer placements that connect selected reporters to world-class newsrooms, universities, and training centres.
In addition to funding, many schemes provide mentoring and networking opportunities, allowing successful applicants to collaborate with international peers and senior editors.
The organisers highlighted that the opportunities are tailored to both early-career and experienced journalists.
Early-career reporters may benefit from internships, training workshops, and fellowships that strengthen core skills, while senior professionals are encouraged to explore leadership programmes and global residencies that expand their portfolios and professional reach.
A number of the September opportunities link directly to coverage of critical global issues, including climate change, governance, and press freedom.
Others focus on building capacity in storytelling formats such as longform writing, digital media production, and cross-border investigations.
Applications are open throughout September, with each programme specifying closing dates for submissions.
Organisers stressed that timely applications remain essential, as the selection processes are highly competitive and attract journalists from across the world.
They also noted that September marks one of the busiest months for fellowships and awards, making it a key period for media professionals aiming to advance their careers.
With 20 opportunities currently available, September provides a significant opening for journalists seeking professional growth, funding, and international exposure.
Applicants are therefore advised to review eligibility criteria and deadlines carefully to avoid missing out on these September offers.
2025 Scholarship Awards For Foreign Journalists In The US by the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (AFPC-USA) is offering annual scholarships to foreign journalists. Deadline: Deadline: September 1, 2025. Apply here: 2025 scholarship awards for foreign journalists in the US
Reuters Institute Director Of Journalist Programmes by the Reuters Institute seeks Director of Journalist Programmes » I-79 Media Consults — Deadline: September 1, 2025. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford, invites applications for the Director of Journalist Programmes role.
SEJ Awards For Environmental Reporting 2025 — Deadline: September 2, 2025. The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is accepting entries for the 2025 awards recognising excellence in environmental reporting. To Apply: SEJ Awards open for exceptional environmental reporting » I-79 Media Consults
Associated Press Africa Energy Transition Reporter — Deadline: September 3, 2025. The Associated Press seeks a reporter to cover the clean energy transition across Africa. To Apply: Associated Press seeks Africa energy transition reporter
ICFP 2025 Media Fellowship — Deadline: September 5, 2025. Journalists and creators working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are invited to apply. Apply here: ICFP 2025 Media Fellowship: Join global discussion on sexual and reproductive health and rights
International Conference On Family Planning Media Fellowship — Deadline: September 5, 2025. Successful applicants will attend the ICFP 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia. Application here: International Conference on Family Planning offers media fellowship
MacDowell Fellowship 2026 Residency — Deadline: September 10, 2025. Applications are open for the Spring/Summer 2026 residency season. Apply here: MacDowell fellowship seeks applications from artists
Code For Africa Environmental Investigative Analyst — Deadline: September 5, 2025. Code for Africa seeks a full-time analyst for its investigative projects. Code for Africa is hiring environmental investigative analyst
Nigeria Media Merit Award 2025 — Deadline: September 8, 2025. Entries are now open for the annual NMMA awards programme. Apply Here. Diamond Awards For Media Excellence Opens 34th Annual Submissions – JKNewsMedia
Radcliffe Fellowship 2026–2027 — Deadlines: September 11 and 30, 2025. Applications are open for the upcoming academic fellowship. Apply Here: Radcliffe Fellowship opens for applications
Ocean Reporting Fellowship 2025–2026 — Deadline: September 12, 2025. Journalists can apply for the Ocean Reporting Network fellowship. Apply Here.
MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship — Deadline: September 12, 2025. Applications are open for the third cohort of this Nigeria-based programme. Apply Here.
Fetisov Journalism Awards 2025 — Deadline: September 15, 2025. Journalists worldwide can submit entries for the awards. Apply Here.
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant 2025 — Deadline: September 16, 2025. The grant supports global documentary photography on environmental issues. Apply Here.
34th DAME Awards 2025 — Deadline: September 17, 2025. Entries are now open across 25 categories of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence. Apply Here.
Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship — Deadline: September 22, 2025. African writers working on fiction and non-fiction projects can apply. Apply Here.
Cullman Centre Fellowship 2025 — Deadline: September 26, 2025. Applications are open for the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Centre for Scholars and Writers fellowship. Apply Here.
Science Journalism Forum 2025 Attendance Fellowships — Applications are open for journalists seeking attendance support to join the 2025 Science Journalism Forum. Apply Here.
UNCA Awards 2025 — Deadline: September 30, 2025. Journalists worldwide can enter the 29th annual United Nations Correspondents Association Awards. Apply Here.
Hinrich Foundation Award For Trade Reporting — Deadline: September 30, 2025. The award recognises distinguished reporting on trade and carries a US$10,000 prize. Apply Here.
