Call for Entries in the African Liberty Writing Fellowship (Paid Fellowship

African Liberty, established in 2007 as a collaboration between the Cato Institute, IMANI Africa, and the Atlas Network, is dedicated to advancing individual freedom, peace, and prosperity in Africa. We focus on fostering civil discussions and debates on social, legal, economic, and global issues that impact Africans.

We are committed to identifying and nurturing young African advocates for freedom, providing them with training in critical writing and assisting them in launching careers in journalism and public policy. Through partnerships with Africa-focused think tanks and media outlets, we aim to elevate the quality of discussions among Africans and between Africa and the global community. Our network of young writers, researchers, and commentators covers a wide range of topics including human rights, free expression, economic development, technology, criminal justice, entrepreneurship, and more.

African Liberty operates as an independent editorial platform supported by African Students For Liberty (ASFL).

About the African Liberty Writing Fellowship

The African Liberty Writing Fellowship program is currently accepting applications for its 2023 – 2024 cohort. This year-long program aims to equip young Africans interested in academia, media, public policy, or other critical writing careers with the skills needed for opinion article writing. Successful applicants will undergo a mandatory five-week online course, with the top performers being selected as African Liberty Writing Fellows.

African Liberty has provided opportunities for fellows to be featured in prominent African and international media outlets.

Established in 2007 as a joint initiative of the Cato Institute, IMANI Africa, and later the Atlas Network, African Liberty serves as a platform for promoting individual freedom, peace, and prosperity in Africa. It fosters constructive dialogue on social, legal, economic, and global issues impacting the continent.

The organization identifies and nurtures young African advocates for freedom, offering training in professional critical writing to help them launch careers in journalism and public policy. By collaborating with Africa-focused think tanks and media partners, African Liberty supports these individuals in making meaningful contributions to the public discourse.

Through its network of young writers, researchers, and commentators, African Liberty covers a wide range of topics such as human rights, economic development, technology, entrepreneurship, and more. The platform produces and shares original content to facilitate informed discussions within Africa and with the global community.

African Liberty operates independently under the umbrella of African Students For Liberty (ASFL).

African Liberty is dedicated to empowering Africans by promoting ideas that lead to prosperity through various means such as media advocacy, research, discussions, and debates. Our goal is to educate a new generation of African thought leaders and analysts who champion viewpoints that uphold the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of background. By doing so, we are creating a network of young Africans who are equipped with the necessary skills and passion to drive Africa’s prosperity through media platforms.

Location: Online

Benefits: African Liberty Writing Fellowship

– Access to expert instructors
– 12-month writing fellowship
– Opportunity to be published in top African newspapers
– Monthly stipend for top contributors
– Chance for TV and radio features

Eligibilities: African Liberty Writing Fellowship

– Applicants currently enrolled in an African institution of higher learning
– Graduates from African institutions of higher learning
– Africans pursuing higher education outside the continent

Eligible Regions: Africa.

African Liberty is committed to connecting Africans with ideas that foster prosperity through media advocacy, research, discussions, and debates. Our primary objective is to educate a new generation of African thought leaders and analysts who embrace viewpoints that uphold the rights and dignity of every individual, irrespective of ethnicity, race, gender, or Africanness. Through this initiative, we are establishing a network of young Africans equipped with the necessary skills and passion to drive Africa’s prosperity through media platforms.

Location: Online

Benefits: African Liberty Writing Fellowship program

– Access to expert instructors
– 12-month writing fellowship
– Opportunity to be published in Africa’s leading newspapers
– Monthly stipend for top contributors
– Possibility for TV and radio features

Eligibilities: African Liberty Writing Fellowship program

– Applicants enrolled in an African institution of higher learning
– Graduates from African institutions of higher learning
– Africans pursuing higher education outside the African continent

Eligible Regions: Africa.

FAQs on the African Liberty Writing Fellowship

1. Is this a paid fellowship? This is a paid fellowship. Compensation is contingent upon a monthly assessment. Please beware that we do not consider financial compensation until a fellow is inducted.

2. How competitive is the program? We received approximately 1600 applications in 2022/2023 with 50 invited to the 5-week training. We inducted 25 as writing fellows.

3. Do you accept applications for senior fellowships? No.

4. What qualifications do I need? An applicant has to be enrolled in, or must have graduated from, an African institution of higher learning. Or, be an African pursuing higher education outside the continent.

5. When does the program start and end? 5-week training runs from 21 May 2024 to 18 June 2024. The writing fellowship starts on July 8, 2024, and ends on July 8, 2025.

6. Where is the program taken? The program, from the 5-week training to the last day of the writing fellowship, is done entirely online.

7. Is there an application fee? No

8. Is there an admission fee? No

9. What is SFL? It is an abbreviation for Students For Liberty; African Liberty is a project of SFL.

10. Who should I contact for questions? Please contact the editor, Ibrahim Anoba ([email protected])

11. When does the application close? April 30, 2024

Application for the African Liberty Writing Fellowship

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Deadline April 30, 2024