IAWRT-FOKUS media scholarship Deadline: August 31

This is the last chance to apply for the IAWRT FOKUS Scholarship, to advance the media skills of members, 

  • Sharpen your skills?
  • Earn a diploma or certificate?
  • Advance your advantage in the work place?
  • Gain skills in new areas of media, such as ICT Media for Development?
  • Become empowered to compete in the media landscape?

The IAWRT-FOKUS Scholarship was established to enable mid-career media women and young professionals. It is designed to: enrich skills in areas of media where women are otherwise underrepresented To move into the decision-making processes of media To gain the knowledge and skills to understand and communicate issues of importance to communities And, most importantly, to become agents of change

The funds must be utilised within the award year to Take courses, Research an independent study, Pursue specific endeavors to enrich knowledge of key public development interest issues.

The aim of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity and financial support to dynamic media professionals who want to enhance their professional skills through studies or other capacity building activities. The scholarship fund is full or partial support for short term or long-term academic program in media studies and media projects and related subjects.

Download details and application forms below. Assistance with membership dues contact IAWRT Secretariat at [email protected]