Brief description: aKoma is making a call for applications for Amplify, a paid Fellowship program for talented African storytellers and creators. Amplify is a partnership between aKoma and MasterCard Foundation, who have been awesome in working with us to make this happen.
Application Deadline: September 2016
Eligible Countries: Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi (Kenya) and Lagos (Nigeria)
To be taken at (country): Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi (Kenya) and Lagos (Nigeria)
About the Award: Do you want to make a difference for your community and country, but don’t know how? Do you have a burning desire to contribute, but don’t know where to start? Do you need help mastering new storytelling skills and tools, but don’t know where to turn to? Do you have the creative energy, the ideas, the compelling stories, but don’t have access to the networks to get your voice heard?
This is a really great time to be a content creator, storyteller or fan of content in Africa. And aKoma is all about all of it. aKoma has a simple and clear mission: to make Africa come alive.
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: young, aspiring content creators 21-34 years old that show significant upside and looking for careers in media and content development. At least 8-10 hours a week commitment for Amplify.
Number of Awardees: 25
Value of Fellowship: training, projects and mentoring in content creation and media. As an Amplify Fellow, you will be exposed to the craft plus techniques to help you succeed in the digital age, connecting you with a circle of mentors to provide the necessary guidance in constructing your personal stories about Africa to appeal to a wider audience.
Duration of Fellowship: 6 Months
How to Apply: apply for the program here.
Award Provider: aKoma
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