UAUT/UATC Media Challenge 2025 – Registration is now open
June 13, 2025
The United African University of Tanzania (UAUT), in partnership with United African Technical College (UATC), invites aspiring journalists and storytellers to the Media Challenge 2025. The competition celebrates the upcoming launch of UATC’s Diploma in Journalism & Media Production and provides a platform for young talent to showcase skills in writing, presenting, filmmaking, and photography.
Who Can Participate
- Form Four and Form Six students
- Certificate holders in media/journalism or related fields
- Anyone qualified and interested in pursuing media or journalism
Competition Categories
- News Writing
- Voice of the Future – News Anchor Challenge
- Short Film Production
- Creative Media Writing
- Photojournalism
Theme
“The Past and Future of Tanzania’s Tourism Industry through the Eyes of Youth.”
Key Dates
- Registration Opens: June 15, 2025
- Registration Closes: October 17, 2025
- Judging: October 20 – October 24, 2025
- Results & Award Ceremony: October 25, 2025 at UAUT Campus
Awards & Scholarships
- 1st Place: 1,000,000 TZS + Scholarship
- 2nd Place: 800,000 TZS + Scholarship
- 3rd Place: 500,000 TZS + Scholarship
Special Honors:
- Grand Prize: An extra 1,000,000 TZS + a sponsored trip to the CTS Media Center in Korea
- Admissions Advantage: Priority entry and scholarships to UATC’s new diploma program
- Studio Experience: Hands-on sessions at UAUT/UATC media labs
- Meet Real Journalists: An exclusive roundtable with Tanzania’s leading media figures
- Honorary Reporter Titles: For UAUT/UATC and CTS Korea media platforms
How to Apply
Submit your entry via the official registration form. You’ll provide personal details, education background, choose a category, and upload your work (plus a passport photo and supporting documents).