The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ) 2024.
Supporting and empowering women journalists who play an essential role in shaping the world through their reporting is crucial in the modern and rapidly evolving media landscape. The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recognizes the importance of gender equality in media and offers scholarship programs to accelerate the growth and development of women journalists worldwide.
The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ) 2024 is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). Its aim is to provide financial support and mentorship opportunities for women journalists pursuing training, short courses, journalism degrees, investigative reporting and media development initiatives. With partial funding of up to USD 10,000, this scholarship program enables women to enhance their knowledge and skills in journalism and contribute to advancing gender equality in the media industry.
Criteria for application for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard G. Buffett FWJ
The International Women’s Media Foundation FWJ 2024 scholarship program is open to women freelance or staff journalists of all nationalities. Individual women, nonbinary journalists and teams of journalists with at least 50% women or nonbinary members or a woman as the team leader. Applicants must pursue journalism as their primary profession with at least one year of professional experience and a track record of publishing in non-student outlets.
Application process
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ) operates on a rolling calendar with one selection cycle happening every month. Prospective applicants are to begin their application process by visiting the official website of the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and carefully read through the application guidelines.
Applicants can apply for funding for either a reporting project or a professional development opportunity. Priority is given to reporting projects focused on underreported stories of global importance. Applicants are required to include a detailed budget and timeline in their application. The amount of the grant awarded will depend on the proposal and the budget included. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the organization for an interview.
More information on the program, the eligibility criteria, application and selection process can be found on the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) official website.
