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Applications are currently being accepted for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards invite journalists and media practitioners across Africa to submit impactful published work that helps raise awareness on urgent social issues.The awards aim to encourage media coverage that supports advocacy, education, and social change across African regions.
Award Amount: USD 500 for each category
Eligible applicants must be journalists or media practitioners from:
Southern African countries
West African countries
East African countries
African French-speaking countries
African Portuguese-speaking countries
Applicants can belong to:
Print media
Radio platforms
Online media
Multimedia platforms
Entry Requirements
To qualify, submissions must:
Be already published
Be publicly accessible
Address at least one of the award themes
Be submitted in an eligible media format
