Apply For The African Union and European Union

Applications are open for the African Union and European Union (AU-EU) Champions Contest For Content Creators in Africa. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the AU-EU Champions Contest For Content Creators in Africa is 17 October.

Tell Me About The African Union and European Union (AU-EU) Champions Contest For Content Creators in Africa:

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) are long-term partners. To celebrate this solid partnership, both unions joined forces and created the AU-EU Champions Project. Also, this annual initiative aims to enhance the positive impact of joint AU-EU policies, programmes and projects in Africa through the perspective of digital creators: TikTokers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, vloggers and podcasters.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Contest 

Who can Apply For The African Union and European Union (AU-EU) Champions Contest For Content Creators in Africa?

This contest is open to all content creators from selected countries. 

How are Applicants Selected?

The selection criteria include:

• Degree of professionalism: Demonstrated through your content and interactions.
• Technical skills: Quality of introduction video and audio production, editing skills, etc.
• Content quality: Style, clarity and overall quality of published content.
• Creativity: Originality and innovation in your posts.
• Followers: Number of followers on your social media platforms.
• Audience engagement: Level of interaction and engagement with your audience.
• Consistency: Regularity and relevance of your posts within your area of influence.

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are eligible: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Mozambique

Where will the Award be Taken?

Ethiopia 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefit of the contest includes:

• Financial compensation of 3.000 EUR
• training programme
• In-country transportation to the AU-EU project
• Accommodation nearby
• Considerable exposure to EU, AU and implementing partners’ socials
• Local, regional and international media attention
• Represent the AU-EU at special events when invited

How Long Will the Award Last?

2 months

How to Apply:

To apply, simply create a video of up to 90 seconds introducing yourself. In it, include the following:

• Area of influence: Describe your field and provide examples of clients you’ve worked with.
• Types of posts: Share what kind of content you typically publish.
• Impact: Explain the impact of your activities.
• Followers: Mention how many followers you have.
• Motivation: Tell us why you are applying to the Champions project.
• Knowledge of AU and EU: Share what you know about the African Union and the European Union.
• Project selection: Pick one project from the list of AU-EU projects available within your country.
• Proposal: Provide a brief overview of your approach to covering the selected project.

Presentation videos over 90 seconds won’t be considered