BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2025

The BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2025 is a training and development opportunity for an outstanding journalist living and working in Africa. The winner undergoes a three-month placement in London with BBC News, receiving mentorship, BBC Academy courses, and exposure across BBC platforms. The program includes flights, visa, accommodation in London, and a basic salary during the placement.

Flights, visa, accommodation in London, and a basic journalist salary during the placement, plus training and mentorship opportunities from BBC.

To apply, you must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa, with the ability to obtain a passport valid through early 2026, among other requirements listed.

Submit a CV (max two pages) and provide required documents (passport validity, references, etc.) as part of shortlisted candidates; apply via the provided application portal.