ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Fetisov Journalism Awards

Fetisov Charitable Foundation

Amount or benefit
Cash prize of CHF 130,000 per category, shared by three winners (4 categories)
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
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Who can apply

Journalists from all over the world, with published work (print, media websites and outlets) in four categories: peace, civil rights, investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

Applicant type
Individual
Business stage
Not applicable
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaGovernance & civic

What you get

Cash prize of CHF 130,000 per category, shared by three winners (4 categories)

Notes
Annual contest. See the contest regulations for full eligibility.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 submissions deadline was September 15, 2026; shortlist December 2026, winners April 2027
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (fjawards.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at fjawards.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
fjawards.com
From the official page
“September 15th, 2026 The submissions deadline for the Fetisov Journalism Awards 2026”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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