HOWARD G. BUFFETT FUND FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS (IWMF)
Scholarship Region
International Region : USA
Scholarship For
Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
Last Date
05/09/2024
Scholarship Amount
19,301,600
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Mass comunication, Other
Scholarship General Information
The IWMF is the only global organization built to serve the holistic needs of women and nonbinary journalists. We are a bold and inclusive organization that supports journalists where they are with awards, reporting opportunities, fellowships, grants, safety training and emergency aid. As one of the largest supporters of women-produced journalism, our transformative work strengthens equal opportunity and press freedom worldwide.
We also recognize fierce women journalists and photographers whose courage sets them apart. And we research the factors that allow journalism to remain dominated by men — while advocating for inclusive practices that help propel members of historically marginalized communities into leadership.
The IWMF believes that gender does not conform to one notion. We are inclusive of all women, nonbinary and gender non-conforming journalists.
Item | Description |
Name | HOWARD G. BUFFETT FUND FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS (IWMF) |
Provided By | International Women Media Foundation |
Purpose | Provide Support To Women Journalists |
Scholarship Amount | $2, 30, 000 (INR 1, 93, 01, 600) |
No. Scholarship | Varies (Depend on Availability) |
Required Qualification | Diploma, Undergraduate and Post Graduate |
Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must identify as a woman or nonbinary and must be a full-time professional practicing journalist with at least one year of journalism experience and a track record of publishing in non-student outlets.
1. Women journalists from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants must identify as women.
3. Practicing journalism must be the applicants' primary profession.
4. Applicants must have one or more years of professional journalism experience.
5. Teams of journalists may apply, however, the submission must be from a woman journalist and her team must include at least 50% women.
6. Special consideration will be given to freelance journalists.
Award Amount
The IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists supports the production of ambitious projects and underreported, globally important stories. For the next eight years, the IWMF will make an annual total of $2, 30, 000 (INR 1, 93, 01, 600) worth of grants to support women and nonbinary journalists in their projects and endeavors. The fund is not limited in either the grant dollar amount or the number of grants awarded within the annual total.
The fund was designed to help women and nonbinary journalists from around the world by providing grantees support to-
1. Expose under-reported but critical global issues.
2. Undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives.
3. Develop field-based expertise and strengthen careers.
4. Pursue critical skills training and leadership opportunities.
5. Launch entrepreneurial news projects or acquire the skill to do so.
No. of Scholarships Available
No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.
Important Dates
Summary | Tentative Date |
Application Period Opens | Aug 1 |
Application Period Closes | Sep 5 |
Application Fee
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.
Application Procedure
The IWMF uses an online application system called Submittable for applicants to submit proposals.
Applicants must be prepared to provide the following information (in English):
1. Contact Information and Resume/CV.
2. Brief description of the project or opportunity you are seeking funding for.
3. If applicable, a list of any other team members or applicants.
4. Description of the purpose of the proposal and the issue/problem it is designed to address.
5. Estimated budget and time frame.
In order to begin an application in Submittable, you are required to create a username and password through Submittable’s online system. The system allows applicants to log-in and save work before creating a final submission.
1. Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail once a completed grant proposal has been submitted.
2. Applicants will be notified once the committee makes a decision on your application.
3. Applicants and grantees retain their intellectual property rights throughout their relationship with the IWMF.
4. Due to a high volume of applications, we can only offer limited feedback on individual proposals.
Selection Process
1. A voting committee comprised of distinguished IWMF Board Members, Courage in Journalism Awardees, former IWMF grantees, and senior practicing journalists will select grantees.
2. Applicants will be notified of the fund’s grant decisions approximately 6-8 weeks after the deadline for each funding round. We will work with individual grants recipients to determine a completion timeline that best suits the project – most project timelines are six months to one year long and funds are distributed when the grant recipients are chosen.
Other Info
Grant Recipients
1. Grantees are notified by the IWMF staff approximately 4-6 weeks after the close of the application process.
2. In order to accept the funds, grantees must countersign a grant agreement letter that details the project, budget, and timeline.
3. Grantees are required to report back to the IWMF periodically and will work with an IWMF Program Manager and Program Coordinator to determine a succinct method of grant reporting.
Contact Details
2002 Massachusetts Ave NW, Ste. 1
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: Adena Martin
PO BOX 374 Clinton, MD 20735-9997, US
Email: info@iwmf.org
Phone: (+1) 202-496-1992
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