2025 Africa Science Journalism Awards. The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is pleased to launch the second edition of the Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA). These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in health, science, and development reporting across Africa. By recognising and rewarding exceptional journalism, ASJA aims to amplify the visibility and impact of science coverage on the continent. This initiative, supported by the Gates Foundation, reflects the SFA Foundation’s commitment to advancing science communication in Africa, with additional support from the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ).  

Selected winners will have the unique opportunity to spend three days to a week at a partner academic or research institution, either within their country or regionally, to gain deeper insights into a specific scientific subject of interest through direct engagement with scientists. 

Winners will not only receive monetary prizes but also plaques, which will be presented at the World Conference of Science Journalists being held in Africa for the first time, in December 2025. A pitch fee will also be provided, for any stories published as a result of this engagement. 

• Applicants in the journalist category may also submit a separate entry for the Editor’s Award category if they meet the eligibility criteria. 
• Each applicant may submit one entry per category in the Editor’s Award and Science Champion categories. 
• All entries must be submitted through the Agaseke Grants Management System (Agaseke GMS). 

Application Deadline: