To ensure comprehensive and balanced media coverage of the conference, Amref Health Africa will offer 30 media scholarships to journalists from across Africa. This scholarship programme is designed to empower media professionals by providing them with the resources and access needed to report on the key discussions and outcomes of the conference. 

Scholarship Benefits: 

• Roundtrip, economy-class airfare to Kigali. 

• Visa cost, where applicable

• Accommodation and meals for the duration of the conference. 

• Local transportation to and from the conference venues in Kigali.  

• Access to all conference sessions, including the dynamic “Walk4Life” event, main plenaries with global leaders, and partner-led side sessions on critical issues affecting Africa. 

Scholarship Recipients’ Obligations: 

• Actively participate during the full duration of the Conference.  

• Publish at least three articles or interviews related to the conference and its themes. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Affiliation: Journalists affiliated with recognised local, regional, or international media outlets, including print, broadcast, and online platforms. 

• Freelancers: Freelance journalists with a proven track record of covering health, science, or development issues, supported by published work. 

• Content Creators: Bloggers, podcasters, and digital content creators with a substantial following and a focus on health, wellness, or development topics. 

 Application Requirements: 

• Statement of Interest: A statement detailing why the applicant wants to attend AHAIC 2025 and how they plan to cover the event. 

• Work Samples: Samples of previous work related to health, science, or development reporting. 

 Key dates: 

• 1 October 2024: Scholarship applications open 

• 30 November 2024: Scholarship applications close 

• December 2024: Applicants are notified of outcomes 

• 2 complimentary regular conference passes
• Fast-tracked registration and badge collection
• Access to the partner lounge
• Partner recognition during opening and closing plenary and on conference report
• Social media mentions and visibility on conference website, newsletters and all conference material.
• 3m by 3m standard exhibition booth.

• Host a partner-led session
• 3 complimentary regular conference passes
• Fast-tracked registration and badge collection
• Access to the partner lounge
• Social media mentions and visibility on conference website, newsletters and all conference material.
• A 3m by 3m standard exhibition booth.

• Host a partner-led parallel session with complimentary translation services
• 4 Complimentary conference tickets (3 Regular, 1 Youth)
• Access to the partner lounge (2 passes) and invite only partner receptions (2 passes)
• Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and the final conference report.
• A standard 3m by 3m exhibition booth
• Digital banner placement at the conference center
• Access to the dedicated partner registration desk.

• Host a partner-led parallel session with complimentary translation services
• One live media interview or a co-authored opinion piece
• Access to high-level round table discussions (1 pass) and invite only Partner receptions
• 5 Complimentary conference tickets (1 VIP, 3 Regular, 1 Youth)
• Access to the partner and VIP Lounge (1 pass)
• Partner recognition during opening and closing ceremony and the official conference report
• A standard 6m by 3m exhibition booth
• Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and all conference material
• Access to on-site media press room for partner announcements
• Access to the dedicated partner registration desk.

• Opportunity for customising participation within the conference thematic areas
• Dedicated point person to support and manage partner engagement in the lead-up to the conference
• Host up to 2 partner-led parallel sessions with livestream and complimentary translation services
• One live media interview or a co-authored opinion piece
• Access to high-level round table discussions (2 passes) and invite only Partner receptions
• 8 Complimentary conference tickets (2 VIP, 4 Regular, 2 Youth) with personalised delivery options for the VIP tickets.
• Access to the partner and VIP Lounge (upto 2 passes)
• Partner recognition during opening and/or closing ceremony and on the final conference report
• Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and all conference material.
• A standard 6m by 3m exhibition booth
• Access to on-site media press room for partner announcements
• Branding in conference main halls and an opportunity to play a video clip (60 seconds) to be shown pre and post plenary sessions.