Awards

InquireFirst will award $3,000USD and editorial support to a journalist in Latin America for a project on the impact of infrastructure (hydroelectric dams, international highways, mining and energy, etc.) on the biodiversity of the Andes-Amazon region. Deadline is Jan 28, 2022.

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is offering a full-tuition scholarship in partnership with the Native American Journalists Association for any NAJA member admitted to a Master’s program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and who meets CUNY’s eligibility requirements for being a New York State Resident. Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

This International Women's Media Foundation annual award goes to an outstanding woman or non-binary journalist of color in the U.S. with a track record of mentorship, leadership and a commitment to diversity in journalism. Apply yourself or submit a nomination. Deadline: Feb 23, 2025.

These awards honor U.S. investigative reporting that promotes more effective and ethical conduct of government, the making of public policy or the practice of politics, and explanatory reporting that focuses on the functioning of government and the implementation of public policy. Cash prizes. Deadline: Jan 10, 2025.

The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is accepting applications for unique and innovative projects that address the crisis of mis- and disinformation in America. Semi-finalists will be awarded $5,000, and a grand prize of $75,000 will be awarded to the winner. Apply by Jan 10, 2022.

Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants (up to approx $1455 USD) to support the production of in-depth or investigative stories that will highlight progress toward a post-pandemic green recovery. Open to journalists worldwide. Deadline: Jan 10, 2022.

At Mundus Journalism, you will study at leading universities in at least two European countries (first year in Denmark; second year in Amsterdam, London, Prague or Munich), work with top researchers in media studies, political science and journalism and gain an outstanding professional network for life. Deadline: Jan 10.

Worldwide entries are welcome until Jan 10, 2025, from all professional photographers working in the field of photojournalism and/or documentary photography. €1,000 for each of the winners and an additional €10,000 for the World Press Photo of the Year winner, and more.

In 2025, the Social Documentary Network will give two separate awards — the ZEKE Award for Systemic Change and the ZEKE Award for Documentary Photography, each with a $2,500 prize. Deadline: Jan 15, 2025.

The Sony World Photography Awards is accepting entries for 2022. There are four competitions: Professional, Open, Youth and Student. All are free to enter. Top prizes ranging from Sony digital imaging equipment to $25,000 USD. Deadlines (Open and Professional categories, respectively): Jan 7 and 14.