International Funding Opportunity for Journalism in Cape Verde
Pulitzer Centre Fellowships for Global Reporting These grants represent an extraordinary opportunity for journalists, photojournalists and media professionals in Cape Verde who wish to carry out investigative work with national and international impact. This support is aimed at independent professionals or those working for media organisations who wish to tackle profound and pressing issues — such as environmental sustainability, human rights, governance and public health — which often lack the resources for in-depth coverage.
Why apply to study in Cape Verde?
For the Cape Verdean media ecosystem, funding from the Pulitzer Centre makes it possible to overcome the usual financial and logistical barriers. Cape Verde faces unique challenges as a small, developing island nation, making it a key setting for reporting on the energy transition, the blue economy, water resource management, migration dynamics and the preservation of cultural heritage. Through these grants, local journalists gain the necessary resources to investigate these issues on the ground with complete independence and technical rigour.
What does the financial support cover?
The grant is intended to cover the direct costs of journalistic production, including travel, accommodation, necessary equipment and logistical support. In addition to the funding, grant recipients become part of a global network of contributors and benefit from the organisation’s editorial guidance, which facilitates the distribution and publication of their stories in highly prestigious international media outlets.
Requirements and submission
Applicants must submit a coherent journalistic project, a structured distribution plan, a realistic budget and samples of their previous work. The assessment process favours proposals that offer innovative perspectives and give a voice to topics that are under-represented in the traditional press.
Application deadline: 31 December 2026
Application link: Submit an Application to the Pulitzer Centre
