FULLY FUNDED : Apply for the CatchLight Global Fellowship 2026
CatchLight has opened applications for its 2026 Global Fellowship, an international program designed to support visual storytellers, creative leaders, and educators who are using long-form imagery to spark social impact. The fellowship seeks individuals who are advancing the field of visual communication and who are committed to driving meaningful change in their communities.
About the Fellowship
Each year, CatchLight selects a small cohort of fellows working at the intersection of visual storytelling and social justice. The 2026 fellowship period runs from 2026 to 2027; however, selected fellows continue to be part of the wider CatchLight community long after the program ends.
Throughout the fellowship year, participants share insights and outcomes through public presentations, conversations with relevant stakeholders, visual documentation, and data-driven reflections.
Key Information
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Funding Type: Fully funded
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Award: $30,000
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Location: Global (virtual + community engagement)
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is December 16, 2025.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
- A $30,000 project grant
- Executive coaching and personal development guidance
- Support in designing and executing an impact strategy
- Access to mentorship and opportunities to speak within the CatchLight network
- Entry into a global community of visual storytellers, practitioners, and creative professionals
- Leaders who are building or strengthening the field of visual storytelling
- Educators developing innovative models for training and supporting emerging storytellers
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Creative and effective distribution strategies
- Community-centered engagement or activation
- Contributions to field sustainability, including new systems or models that strengthen the visual storytelling ecosystem
- A 100-word thesis statement
- A 250-word project description
- A 250-word plan outlining distribution, engagement, and impact
- A 100-word plan for collecting feedback
- A timeline and estimated budget (may exceed the award amount)
- Three concepts for how they intend to share their learning
- Five to ten images for promotional purposes
- Three professional references (with contact details)
- A short bio and CV
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