MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2025

Are you a Ghanaian journalist eager to uncover how the country is losing money through illicit means? The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has an opportunity for you to make a difference.

This three-month, fully funded residential program will equip 20 selected journalists with hands-on training in investigative journalism, focusing on tax justice, domestic resource mobilis ation, and IFFs.

• Table of Content
• About Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
• Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship
• Requirements for Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

The MFWA is a regional independent non-governmental organisation with a network of national partner organisations in all 16 countries in West Africa. It is the biggest and most influential media development and freedom of expression organisation in the region with UN ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Consultative Status and Observer Status with the African Commission of Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR). The MFWA also has Equivalency Determination Certification with NGOSource that certifies the organisation as being the equivalent of a public charity in the United States.... continue reading

Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship

• Intensive mentorship and practical training with the MFWA’s Independent Journalism Project: Fact-Check Ghana and The Fourth Estate.
• Financial and editorial support to produce at least two major investigative and fact-check reports.
• Specialised training on progressive taxation, domestic resource mobilisation, and illicit financial flows.
• A Certificate of Honour upon successful completion.
• Monthly stipend

Requirements for Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship Qualification

• Open to mid-career journalists with at least four years’ experience.
• Early-career journalists with a strong passion for investigative financial reporting can also apply.
• Applicants must commit to full participation in the residential program (May–July 2025).
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Journalists outside the Greater Accra Region are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Send the following documents to [email protected] by April 30, 2025:

1. Motivation letter (Max. 250 words) explaining why you want to join
2. Two published news articles (print, TV, radio, or online)
3. Letter of consent from your employer (for staff journalists)
4. CV with two referees.

Note: This opportunity is open for Ghanaian journalists. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

For more details, visit MFWA fellowship webpage