Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) Awards 2025

The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund Awards recognise excellence and courage in reporting conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights issues. The awards are open to journalists who report for print and online publications, with a cash prize awarded to winners. There are three categories: Freelance Award, Local Reporter Award and News Fixer Award, each requiring different submission elements.

Cash prize of $5,000 for winners

Open to freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world.

Submit entries for the applicable award categories according to the guidelines provided by KSMF