The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2026 for young Ghanaian journalists (Fully Funded Residential Program)

Application Deadline: July thirtieth, 2026

Applications are actually open for the 2026 MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), is inviting purposes from young journalism graduates, early profession journalists and different young professionals with a ardour for journalism in Ghana to take part within the ninth version of the Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) Fellowship.

The fellowship is  targeted on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.

It kinds part of actions being applied by the MFWA below the venture titled, “Countering corruption through accountability journalism and improved freedom of expression environment in Ghana”. The venture falls below the Participation, Accountability, Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-financed by the EU and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and applied by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance.

The three-month, absolutely funded residential program will equip 10 chosen journalists/young professionals with hands-on coaching in investigative journalism, use of the Right to Information Law, Data Journalism, Fact Checking and different related matters.

Eligibility

1. Open to journalism graduates, early-career journalists and young professionals with a ardour for journalism.
2. Applicants should commit to full participation within the residential program (from September to November 2026).
3. Females and journalists exterior the Greater Accra Region are inspired to apply.

Benefits

1. Training on Anti-corruption and Accountability Reporting, RTI Law, Data Journalism and Fact Checking and so on.
2. Mentorship and sensible coaching with the MFWA’s Independent Journalism Projects: Fact-Check Ghana and The Fourth Estate.
3. Financial and editorial help to supply at the very least one key investigative/in-depth story and contribute to producing a gaggle story.
4. A Certificate of Honour upon profitable completion.
5. Monthly stipend.

How to Apply

Send the next paperwork to [email protected] by July thirtieth, 2026:
1. Motivation letter (Max. 400 phrases) explaining why you wish to be part of the fellowship.
2.Two revealed information articles (print, TV, radio, or on-line) for journalists or a broadcast weblog submit for different professionals.
3. Letter of consent out of your employer (for workers journalists).
4.CV with two referees.

Note: This alternative is open for Ghanaian nationals. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship