Just and Sustainable Transitions (JUST) Fellowship 2026
Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA) and Samata
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The JUST Fellowship is a four-month, field-based fellowship programme designed to document and engage with ecological, economic, and social transitions unfolding across India. Fellows will conduct grounded research and storytelling on just transitions across mining regions, energy corridors, agricultural landscapes, and infrastructure projects, producing long-form and public-facing articles.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000
- Travel support of up to Rs. 10,000 (if required)
- Mentorship on need basis and subject to availability
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be an Indian citizen
- 2 Must have 2–3 years of experience in livelihoods, labour, environment, ecology, governance, public policy, media, or related fields
- 3 Must have an interest in field-based work, documentation, and writing
- 4 Researchers, journalists, practitioners, independent writers, and grassroots workers are encouraged to apply