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# CatchLight Visual Storytelling Fellowship: $30,000

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Are you a visual storyteller passionate about creating impactful work? Do you have a groundbreaking project idea that uses visuals to captivate audiences and drive social change? If so, you’re invited to apply for the **CatchLight Visual Storytelling Fellowship**.

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## **Eligibility**

The [CatchLight Visual Storytelling Fellowship](https://www.catchlight.io/global) welcomes applications from [visual storytellers](https://www.hireawriter.us/social/gen-z-and-authenticity-the-new-wave-of-digital-storytellers) worldwide. There is **no entry fee** to apply.

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## **Application Requirements**

Applicants must provide the following materials:

- **Fellowship Statement**: A 200-word description explaining how your work engages audiences and creates long-term impact.
- **Proposed Project Description**: A 250-word overview of your idea.
- **Distribution, Engagement, and Impact Plan**: A 250-word plan outlining how your project will reach and influence its intended audience.
- **Impact Feedback Plan**: A 100-word strategy for gathering feedback on the project’s impact.
- **Timeline**: A detailed schedule for your project.
- **Budget Estimate**: An itemized breakdown of your project’s costs.
- **Learning Topics**: Three ideas for sharing insights with the CatchLight community.
- **Portfolio**: 10-20 images showcasing your work.
- **References**: Contact information for three professional references.
- **Bio**: A brief personal biography.
- **Curriculum Vitae (CV)**: Your professional résumé.

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## **Benefits of the Fellowship**

As a CatchLight Fellow, you will receive:

- A **$30,000 award** to support your project.
- Potential access to additional funding via the **CatchLight Impact Fund**.
- Paid travel and accommodations to attend the **2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit** in San Francisco.
- **Personal development opportunities**, including executive coaching.
- **Impact strategy and networking support** provided by CatchLight staff and partners.
- Membership in a **community of Fellows and industry professionals**.

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## **Evaluation Criteria**

The CatchLight team evaluates proposals based on their innovation and potential to address one or more of the following outcomes:

- **Innovative Distribution**: Exploring new ways to distribute visual stories to effectively engage specific audiences.
- **Community Activations**: Using visual storytelling to address community needs or engage targeted audiences.
- **Field Sustainability**: Developing systems and models that advance the visual storytelling field or broader media ecosystem.

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## **Application Deadline**

The application window is open from **November 9 to December 14, 2024**. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your visual storytelling, make an impact, and join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.

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## **Contact Information**

For inquiries, please reach out to Adriana García at **global@catchlight.io**.

Apply today and take your storytelling to new heights!

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