Amplify HQ Africa’s Creative Fellowship Programme for African storytellers & content creators ($USD 500 Stipend per Month)

Application for Amplify HQ Africa’s Creative Fellowship is ongoing!

The HQ team is making a call for applications for Amplify HQ, a paid two-month creative Fellowship program for African storytellers and creators, with a lens focused on Africa’s narratives and stories coming from the pandemic. Amplify is a partnership of TheZVG and Mastercard Foundation, and Amplify HQ is the fourth iteration of the Fellowship program. The dates will be from October 15th thru December 15th, 2022.

To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this award- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.

About Amplify HQ Africa’s Creative Fellowship

Amplify HQ—a two-month creative intensive where Fellows are unleashed as world-class content creators and storytellers driving Africa’s narrative and original content and in a time of a pandemic.

This is a great time to be a content creator, storyteller, or fan of content, especially in Africa. The HQ team has a simple and clear mission: to tell Africa’s pandemic stories as no one else will, and can.  

You won’t find lengthy white papers, hard-to-read technical discussions, or a focus on the big headlines. HQ is about giving voice to the stories that highlight the resilience, tenacity, and perseverance of the African spirit even in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity.

This is why we are doing Amplify HQ. A two-month creative intensive where we unleash our Fellows as world-class content creators and storytellers driving the evolving African narrative and to produce original content and tell Africa’s stories in a time of a pandemic.

Amplify are excited to be partnering with MasterCard Foundation on this Amplify HQ program where 15-20 Fellows will be selected to receive training and mentoring in content creation and media, and have their work published on the covidhqafrica.com.

Amplify HQ Africa’s Creative Fellowship- Requirements

Amplify are looking for originals…applicants cut from that unique creative ilk that defines an amazing creative. We are not looking for ordinary people. Instead, we want content creators and storytellers that are non-conformists who are laser-focused on making the authentic yet fantastic stories that Africa deserves, stories that the world will use as the lenses with which the real Africa is viewed.

We are looking for photographers, videographers, writers, animators, graphic artists, storytellers. We are looking for those hungry creatives that are ready to take their creative aspirations to the next level. We are looking for the creative who can tell an incredible story even on a tough topic such as the pandemic.

Amplify applicants should be open to challenging defaults, demonstrate resilience, and embody a multitude of viewpoints. Fellow characteristics we like include rigor, ownership, vision, grit, curiosity, and teamwork. In addition to tangible evidence of progress in their craft, every potential Amplify should be able to show their passion for their country and Africa.

• Applicants preferably should reside on the continent. Applications from the diaspora will be accepted and considered.
• Be able to show samples of your work, and have a visible presence on social media that displays your work on the web.
• Applicants must commit to 6-8 hours every week to participate in Amplify activities. No exceptions will be made. Please do not apply if you can’t make this commitment.

Amplify HQ Africa’s Creative Fellowship- The Selection Process

The Amplify HQ Fellows will be selected by the HQ crew. Amplify select Fellows based on their creative pursuits so far, content creation aspirations, alignment with Amplify’s vision, and other factors. We are interested in the possible range and impact of the potential Fellow’s work, the diversity of their creative work, and the ability to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by Amplify.

Given the short turnaround, there will be one round of selection. All applicants will be notified whether they are selected or not. We will notify all applicants of their status by October 11th. The application will end on October 6th.

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Application Deadline

The deadline for this award submission entry is October 6th, 2022.

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