The Kurt Schork Freelance Award in International Journalism 2026

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.

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

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.

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