Mercantil Journalism Award 2025

• Eligibility Criteria:
  Open to professional journalists (contractors or service providers) working for media outlets based in Brazil.
  Only reports published or broadcast between January 1 and September 30, 2025 are eligible.
  Submissions must be from recognized news outlets: newspapers, magazines, portals, news agencies, podcasts, radio stations, or YouTube-like video platforms.
  Institutional or corporate communication materials, or posts on social media platforms (Instagram, X, Threads, etc.), are not accepted.
  Employees of Banco Mercantil, their spouses, partners, or relatives up to the second degree, are not eligible to participate.
• Type of Funding:
  Journalism Award / Prize
• Target Region: Brazil (National)
• Application Language: Portuguese

Objectives

• Promote journalism focused on financial well-being and longevity for the 50+ population.
• Recognize and reward professional journalistic work.
• Encourage debate around aging, combat ageism, and foster economic inclusion of older generations.
• Reinforce Banco Mercantil’s commitment to the 50+ demographic.

Project Themes

• Financial education and planning for older adults
• Psychological and emotional stability
• Longevity and healthy aging
• Ageism and inclusion
• Public and private sector initiatives that support senior well-being
• 2025 Theme: “Longevity and balance: building a sustainable financial, mental and emotional future”

Financial Support:
Total prize pool: R$80,000.00

Deadline: 30 September 2025

See here to learn more and apply.

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