Investigative Journalism Mentorship Programme for Women 2026
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
A 12-month hybrid mentorship programme designed to equip young Ghanaian women journalists with practical investigative journalism skills, newsroom exposure, and professional mentorship. The programme combines two months of intensive residential training, ten months of virtual mentorship with experienced female editors, and a six-month newsroom attachment with The Fourth Estate.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Intensive investigative journalism training
- Professional mentorship from experienced female editors
- Coaching from governance experts
- Financial support for investigative story production
- Editorial support for published stories
- Monthly stipend
- Full accommodation during two-month residential training
- Certificate of honour upon successful completion
- Opportunity to produce at least five investigative stories
- Six-month newsroom attachment with The Fourth Estate
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a female Ghanaian national
- 2 Must be a journalism graduate, early-career journalist, or young professional with passion for accountability journalism
- 3 Must commit to full participation in the hybrid programme from July 2026 to June 2027
- 4 Applicants particularly in the Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, Ashanti, Bono East, Savannah, Northern and Upper West Regions are strongly encouraged to apply