About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
True Story Award 2027 for Journalists: Win Up to US$20,000
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
Opportunity Type: International Journalism Award
Eligible Applicants: Journalists worldwide
Award Categories: Research, Storytelling, and Impact
Organiser: True Story Festival
About the True Story Award 2027
Applications are open for the True Story Award 2027, an international journalism award presented at the opening of the True Story Festival. The award recognises outstanding written journalistic reports that demonstrate in-depth research, excellent writing, and significant societal relevance.
The competition provides an opportunity for journalists from different countries to gain international recognition for their reporting and contribute to important public conversations through well-researched stories.
Entries are considered in three categories: Research, Storytelling, and Impact.
Benefits of the True Story Award
The main jury will select one winner in each of the three categories. Each category winner will receive US$20,000.
The award also offers an opportunity for journalists to gain recognition for their work on an international platform dedicated to quality journalism and impactful storytelling.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the True Story Award 2027, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Open to journalists worldwide: Journalists from all countries are eligible to participate.
Eligible publications: Reports must have been published in daily or weekly newspapers, magazines, or online publications.
Publication period: Eligible reports must have been published between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.
Language requirements: Entries may be submitted in one of the nine eligible languages listed below.
Applicants should review the official competition guidelines for any additional requirements concerning submissions and eligible reports.
Eligible Languages
Entries may be submitted online in the following languages:
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
German
Persian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Reports written in other languages may be submitted with an English translation through one of the following regional categories:
Europe
World I: Africa and the Middle East
World II: South Asia and Southeast Asia
How to Apply
Interested journalists should follow these steps:
Identify a qualifying report published between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.
Review the official True Story Award submission guidelines to confirm that the report meets the competition requirements.
Prepare the report and any required supporting information in an accepted language or provide an English translation where applicable.
Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.
Official website: https://truestoryaward.org/
Visit the official website to access the application portal, confirm the submission requirements, and review the complete award guidelines.
How to apply