Equality Fund Fellowship supports journalists in ODA-recipient and Global South countries to report on local solutions to global crises with a focus on gender. The fellowship offers training, publication support, and a CAD $4,000 stipend for selected fellows.
The program is offered by Equality Fund and runs six months of programming plus three months to finalize publication. Programming is primarily virtual with one in-person convening (travel expenses covered); fellows join monthly online meetings and receive expert-led safety and reporting training.
Equality Fund Fellowship Benefits
- CAD $4,000 stipend
- Up to CAD $500 in reporting expenses
- Travel expenses included for one in-person convening
- Monthly online meetings led by journalists and experts
- Safety training from IWMF and Freedom of the Press Foundation
- Editorial independence and publication support
Equality Fund Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a minimum of three years of journalism experience.
- Applicants must be located in, and reporting on, communities in ODA-recipient countries.
- Applicants must be fluent in English, which is Equality Fund’s working language.
- Both full-time staff journalists and independent freelance journalists may apply.
- Applicants must have an account with a bank able to accept international Electronic Wire Transfers.
- Applicants must be able to accommodate meetings during daytime hours in Eastern Standard Time.
- Use of AI in the proposal and application is not permitted.
- Any AI use during the journalistic process must be disclosed and approved.
- Women, non-binary, and trans people are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from women, men and LGBTQI+ people.
How to Apply for Equality Fund Fellowship
- Complete the online application form before the deadline.
- Submit three journalism samples as part of the application.
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked for a letter of editorial commitment from a news outlet.
- Review the fellowship requirements carefully and prepare your reporting idea and supporting materials in line with the official guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Equality Fund Fellowship Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, program components, and how to apply based on the official fellowship information.
Who is eligible to apply for the Equality Fund Fellowship?
Applicants must have a minimum of three years of journalism experience, be located in and reporting on communities in ODA-recipient countries, be fluent in English, and have a bank account able to accept international Electronic Wire Transfers. Both staff and freelance journalists may apply.
What does the fellowship provide to selected fellows?
Fellows receive a CAD $4,000 stipend, up to CAD $500 for reporting expenses, travel expenses for one in-person convening, monthly online meetings, safety training from IWMF and Freedom of the Press Foundation, and publication support while retaining editorial independence.
What is the application deadline for the fellowship?
The application deadline is November 8, 2026 at 11pm Eastern Standard Time. Applicants should complete the online application form and submit required materials before this deadline.
How long does the fellowship program run?
The fellowship runs for six months of programming, followed by an additional three months to finalize publication (noted as Jan–Sept 2027 in the program timeline). During the period fellows join monthly online meetings and receive training.
Are travel costs covered for in-person events?
Yes. The fellowship covers travel expenses for one in-person convening. Programming is primarily virtual, with the location and timing of the in-person convening to be determined.
What materials are required when applying?
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and submit three journalism samples. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a letter of editorial commitment from a news outlet.
Is the use of AI allowed in applications or reporting?
Use of AI in the proposal and application is not permitted. Any AI use during the journalistic process must be disclosed and approved by the fellowship administrators.
How many fellows will be selected?
Up to five journalists will be selected for the fellowship. Selected fellows are expected to produce at least one published story and are encouraged to follow trauma-informed reporting practices.
What are the program components and supports provided?
Fellows participate in monthly online meetings, receive expert-led training and safety training, get reporting support and publication assistance, and attend one in-person convening with travel covered. Equality Fund may reproduce work to promote the fellowship.
Where can I find the official fellowship details and apply?
Official fellowship details and the application form are available on the Equality Fund page: https://equalityfund.ca/en/posts/journalism-fellowship. Applicants should review requirements and prepare their reporting idea and supporting materials before applying.
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