The Kurt Schork Freelance Award in International Journalism 2026

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The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) Worldwide 2026

Information

The Kurt Schork Freelance Award in International Journalism is a competition recognizing exemplary reporting by professional journalists in conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights issues. It offers a cash prize and acknowledges work by freelancers, local reporters, and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. Entrants must submit three articles published within a specified reporting window.

Benefits

Cash prize of $5,000; visibility and recognition for the winner.

Eligibility

Entrants must be professional journalists submitting three articles published between June 1, 2025 and June 14, 2026; accepted media include newspapers, magazines and established online publications.

Application

Submit three articles (text files or URLs) within the specified period; provide additional documentation as requested and complete the online entry form.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingNot funded

OrganiserThe Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF)

LocationWorldwide

Dates June 1, 2025 – June 14, 2026

Study level Early-career professional

Open toOpen to journalists worldwide reporting from developing countries or nations in transition; articles must be published within the specified window.

Journalism / Media