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Applications close November 30.
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One winner receives $3,500 cash.
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Finalists gain training and mentorship.
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Entries must be published or broadcast.
November 02, (THEWILL) – Nigerian journalists with published stories on electricity, energy access and related issues can apply for the Asharami Square Energy Reporting Fellowship, which offers a $3,500 top prize alongside training, mentorship and industry exposure.
Applications close on November 30, according to Sahara Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Bethel Obioma.
The programme seeks reporting that examines Africa’s energy challenges and scrutinises practical responses through credible evidence.
Who Can Enter
Practising journalists across Africa are eligible, including those outside the energy beat whose submissions address the sector.
Entries must have been published or broadcast between January and November 30, 2026, and must not have been entered previously for award consideration.
Eligible subjects include electricity generation and distribution, energy access, policy, technology and environmental issues. Unpublished drafts and personal essays are excluded.
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What Applicants Need
Applicants must supply publication evidence, explain their reporting approach and provide an attestation from an editor or authorised media executive confirming their role and affiliation.
The overall winner receives $3,500 cash. The advertised package of up to $5,000 includes programme benefits, rather than a $5,000 payment to each participant.
Training opportunities include masterclasses, workshops, facility visits and mentorship.
Sahara introduced the fellowship in June, and its extended deadline leaves a submission window for reporters with qualifying work.
Organisers say assessors will consider accuracy, originality, depth of research, balance and practical impact.
Applications are submitted through the official fellowship portal. No closing hour or time zone is specified in the published information.
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