AU Media Fellowship Program: Promoting Africa’s Public Health Systems

About the Fellowship

The AU Media Fellowship 3.0 is a fully funded initiative designed to support African content creators in producing impactful stories focusing on women's and youth issues. It aligns with the African Union's objectives and institutional frameworks, aiming to enhance the sustainability, institutional anchoring, and scalability of credible storytelling.

Thematic Tracks

• Promoting Africa’s Public Health Systems
• Economic Development and Regional Integration
• Agricultural Development & Environment Management
• Promoting Good Governance
• Emerging Economic Sectors – Sports & Creative Industries
• Infrastructure, Technology & Digital Innovation

Story Proposals

Story proposals should address lessons learned from recent health emergencies such as COVID-19, mpox, Ebola, Marburg, and others, and explore how they shape current strategies and preparedness plans. They should also focus on the role of Africa CDC, national public health institutions, and partnerships in building robust, agile, and inclusive health systems. Additionally, they should cover the state of vaccine development, distribution, and equity across the continent, including local manufacturing and regional supply chains. Lastly, they should examine how digital tools, laboratory networks, and data-driven systems are transforming disease detection, response, and public trust.

Benefits

• Fully funded
• One-on-one mentorship
• Access to AU Headquarters and events
• AU/partner study tour
• Certificate at the end
• Opportunity to work closely with public health experts and report on some of the continent’s most urgent health priorities

Who Can Apply

• Citizens of an African Union member state
• Journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and digital creators, especially those with newsroom experience
• Applicants must be 25 years old or above
• Minimum of 6 years of work in media or content creation
• Fluency in any AU official language
• Working language is English
• Demonstrated talent, innovation, and impact in media or digital content fields

How to Apply

Fill the online application form here. Provide a curriculum vitae, a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation, qualifications, and experience, and submit links to two work samples.

Timeline

• Sep – Dec 2025: Induction, onboarding, and first study tour
• Jan – Mar 2026: 1-on-1 mentorship, attending AU events and visiting AU HQ during the Annual Summit to produce pitch stories
• Apr – Jun 2026: AU/Partner study tour, in-person training, and continued participation in best practice sharing
• Jul – Aug 2026: Another round of AU/Partner study tours and continued best practice training and sharing
• Sep – Dec 2026: Fellows present final stories, receive certificates, and attend the closing ceremony

For More Information

Please visit the AU Media Fellowship webpage here.