American environmental news platform Mongabay, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing scientific issues related to climate and nature, is accepting applications for the next round of its grant program.
Unlike most editorial grants, the program is open to media professionals who also work in copywriting who wish to pursue careers as environmental journalists.
Those interested can apply by September 10 for the scholarships for the second half of 2022. 12 scholarships are selected per year and the next round takes place in January.
Environmental journalism scholarship requires no minimum education
The rapid destruction of the environment requires expert coverage and qualified professionals to inform the public about the effects of climate change on the planet.
But new media business models have reduced environmental coverage and resources in newsrooms.
The program offered by Mongabay, based in Brazil, is designed to fill this gap, educating journalists working in media or anyone interested in improving their ability to report on the environment.
The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program provides journalists or aspiring journalists from “biodiversity hotspots” in tropical countries with opportunities to learn how to address critical environmental issues and gain the education, experience and credibility that will help them advance their careers.
There are no minimum educational requirements to join, but you must be a resident of a tropical country.
“We believe that everyone has the potential to be a journalist and that access to education should not be a barrier to opportunity,” says Rhett A. Butler, founder of Mongabay.
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Since 2008, the program has provided training and reporting experience to dozens of emerging journalists in more than ten countries.
Some of the participants continued their careers as journalists, communication professionals in scientific institutions and conservation NGOs and in Mongabay.
Each scholarship holder will receive $500 (R$2.5 thousand) per month and a total of $3,000 (R$15 thousand) this semester.
During this time, Mongabay will provide training and guidance to help develop environmental reporting skills.
Participants must produce a monthly report for the duration of the scholarship, which will be published on the Mongabay website, which requires a minimum of 10 hours of dedication per week from the scholars. The work will be remote.
Academics will win working experience with Mongabay editors and will build a portfolio of publications that will assist them in their future careers in journalism or communications.
Brazilians are eligible to apply for the environmental journalism scholarship conducted in English or Spanish. Three office-bound scholarships are offered in each round. global English and six spanish in the officeMongabay-Latam.
how to register
Registration is free and can be done on the Mongabay website. Those who wish to participate in the program in English must apply in that language; The same goes for those who want to participate in the Spanish program.
When applying, you need to fill in basic contact information and answer a few questions about your interest in the project.
You should also submit a resume (two pages maximum), a cover letter with examples of journalism or writing experience, proof of remote working ability, and written text samples.
Selections will be made by an in-house Mongabay team. Candidates will receive notification of their application status at least three weeks prior to the program.
To register or get more information, visit the website. Y. Eva Tan Protection Reporting Scholarship Program.
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