Call for applications: Goethe Decouverte 2026
This call for applications is aimed at comics authors who have conceived and written an original work of comics preferably unpublished.
Selection Criteria
The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted. The winner is chosen by an independent jury of professionals in Comics, and related professions. He/she is selected based on the following criteria:
The jury
The jury consist of the following professionals:
The Prize
The winner will be rewarded as follows (This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut):
Application file
Application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian comic artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
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Selection Criteria
The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted. The winner is chosen by an independent jury of professionals in Comics, and related professions. He/she is selected based on the following criteria:
- The comic book must not have been previously published.
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of the presentation of the application.
- Public interest covered in the theme.
- Technical, artistic and professional qualities of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work to the local and/or international context.
The jury
The jury consist of the following professionals:
- Christian Herbert Mayang (Illustrator)
- Mich Yantra (Writer)
- Ulrich Tala Wamba (Editor)
The Prize
The winner will be rewarded as follows (This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professionals.
- Publication of the comic work
- Organisation of a book launch after publication of the work (communication, technical organisation).
- An award prise of 500.000 F CFA
- A digital photo album of the book launch.
Application file
Application file must include:
- The author’s CV (in PDF format max. 1 page, Times new Roman, font size 12, single line spacing)
- The completed competition form.
- A scan copy of the National Identity Card or passport of the applicant (in PDF format)
- 2 photos of the applicant (in JPG format)
- The complete comic book pages in PDF format
- Bibliography (newspaper clipping, link to blog, website, online article, etc.)
The competition is open to Cameroonian comic artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
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This call for applications is aimed at choreographers and/or dancers who have developed and written an original work of dance that can be presented as a solo.
Selection criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted. For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of performing artists and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
The Prize
The winner will receive the following benefits (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted. For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of performing artists and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of presentation of the application file.
- Technical, artistic and professional skills of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work to the local and/or international context.
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
- Agathe Djokam (Dancer and choregrapher)
- Kevin Bikatal (Musician, percussionist)
- Sonia Omboudou (Journalist)
The Prize
The winner will receive the following benefits (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- Organization of a show during the period June-December 2026 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography, costumes).
- Support for the presentation of the work outside Yaoundé.
- A bonus of 500,000 F CFA.
- A residency in preparation for the show.
- A digital photo album of the show.
- A video of the show.
The application file must include:
- CV of dancer and/or choreographer (PDF format, max 1 page, Times New Roman, font 12, single-spaced)
- A scan copy of applicant’s National Identity Card or passport (JPG or PDF format)
- A photo of the dancer and/or choreographer (JPG format).
- A text presenting the piece (in PDF format, max 1 page, Times New Roman, font 12, single-spaced).
- A link to a video (unedited still shot) of the dance performance lasting between 3 and 5 mins.
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
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This call for applications is aimed at instrumentalists as well as beatmakers or sound artists who have developed original works.
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of sound engineers/beatmakers and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
The Application
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of sound engineers/beatmakers and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of presentation of the application file.
- Technical, artistic and professional skills of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work to the local and/or international context.
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
- Chelsea Mouto (Artist Manager, content creator)
- Teety Tezano (Singer)
- Yomo (Singer)
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- The organization of a concert, listening session or sound installation during theperiod June-December 2026 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography).
- A bonus of 500,000 F CFA.
- A digital photo album of the show.
- Production of an E.P.
- Support for the presentation of the EP outside Yaoundé.
The Application
The application file must include:
- A scan copy of the artist's National Identity Card or passport (in JPG or PDF format)
- A photo of the artist (JPG format)
- A listening or download link for 2 audio tracks (one original composition and one cover version)
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
This call for applications is aimed at singers and vocalists.
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of professionals from the musical and cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
The Prize
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
The Application
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of professionals from the musical and cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of presentation of the file.
- Technical, artistic and professional skills of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work’s content about the local and/or international context.
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
- Chelsea Mouto (Artist Manager, Content Creator)
- Teety Tezano (Singer)
- Yomo (Singer)
The Prize
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- The organization of a concert during the period May-December 2026 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography).
- A 500,000 F CFA bonus.
- A digital photo album of the concert.
- A video of the concert.
- Production of a video clip.
- Production of an E.P.
- Support for the presentation of the EP outside Yaoundé.
The Application
The application file must include:
- Artist's CV (PDF format, max 1 page, Times New Roman, font 12, single spaced)
- A scan copy of applicant’s National Identity Card or passport (PDF format)
- A photo of the artist (JPG format)
- A listening or download link for 2 audio tracks (one original composition and one cover version)
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
This call for applications is aimed at theatre directors.
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of theatre practitioners and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals
The Prize
The winner will benefit from the following (within the capacity of the Goethe-Institut):
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, resident in Cameroon and aged no more than 30 by 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and no less than 18 (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Application deadline
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of theatre practitioners and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovativeness of the project submitted.
- Quality of presentation of the application file.
- Technical, artistic and professional qualities of the candidate.
- Relevance of the proposed project to the local and/or international context.
The jury
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals
- Dr. Alasambom Nyingchuo (Lecturer of Theatre Art)
- Doris Meli (Actress)
- Thierry Edjegue (Journalist)
The Prize
The winner will benefit from the following (within the capacity of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- Organization of a show during the period June-December 2026 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography, costumes).
- A bonus of 500,000 F CFA.
- A digital photo album of the show.
- A residency in preparation for the show.
- A video of the show.
The application file must include:
- A CV of the artist (in PDF format) (max 1 page, Times new Roman, font 12, single-spaced)
- A scan copy of the artist's National Identity Card or passport (in JPG PDF format)
- A photo of the artist (JPG format)
- A production proposal (max 2 pages, Times New Roman, font 12, single- spaced). The project should consist of a summary of an existing or original play and a note of intent.
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, resident in Cameroon and aged no more than 30 by 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and no less than 18 (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Application deadline
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
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This call is open to artists in the following disciplines: photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, video art, performance art, digital art, VJing, graphic design, graffiti, installation, etc.).
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of visual arts and cultural professionals. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut).
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of visual arts and cultural professionals. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of presentation of the application file.
- Technical, artistic and professional skills of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work to the local and/or international context.
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
- George Marcel Nyamoutet (Lecturer of photography)
- Jean Michel Dissake (Visual artist)
- Raissa Njoya (Art curator)
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut).
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- Organisation of an exhibition/installation/showcase and its opening ceremony during the period running from May to December 2026 (communication, technical organisation, cocktail).
- A fee of CFA 500.000.
- A support for creation and logistical and scenography organisation of up to one (1) million CFA francs.
The application file must include:
- The artist’s CV (PDF format, Max. 1 page, Times New Roman, font size 12, single line spacing)
- A scanned copy of the artist’s National Identity Card or passport (PDF format)
- One photo of the artist (JPG format)
- Max 5 images (photos, drawings, sketches, etc. in PDF or JPG format) of the proposed work or an audio or video link in the case of visual and/or audio works, as attachment to the application e-mail.
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/Cameroon) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
APPLY NOW!!!
This call for applications is aimed at spoken word artists, storytellers or stand-up comedians who have developed an original work.
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of performing artists and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
The application file must include:
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/kamerun) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!
Selection Criteria
The contest rewards a single winner. Group applications are not accepted.
For the sake of an open and neutral platform, the winner is chosen by an independent jury of performing artists and professionals in the cultural scene. The price will be awarded based on following criteria:
- Originality, creativity and innovation of the proposed work.
- Quality of presentation of the application file.
- Technical, artistic and professional skills of the applicant.
- Relevance of the proposed work to the local and/or international context.
The selection of a single winner is the responsibility of a jury consisting of the following professionals:
- Mottanni (Spoken word artist)
- Ondoa l’africain (Storyteller)
- Rachel Ndjock Malongo (Journalist, author)
The Prize
The winner will benefit from the following (This is subject to the availabilities of the Goethe-Institut):
- Personalized coaching by established professional (s).
- Organization of a show during the period May-December 2026 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography, costumes).
- Support for the presentation of the work outside Yaoundé.
- A bonus of 500,000 F CFA.
- A digital photo album of the show.
- A video of the show.
The application file must include:
- Artist's CV (PDF format) (max 1 page, Times new Roman, font 12, single-spaced)
- A scan copy of applicant’s national identity card or passport (JPG or PDF format)
- A photo of the artist (JPG format)
- A link to 1 or 2 audio or video tracks (No limit to audio/video duration)
The competition is open to Cameroonian artists, living in Cameroon and aged 30 or under on 28.02.2026 (born after 28.02.1996) and 18 or under (born before 28.02.2008). Previous winners in any category are not eligible.
Deadline to apply
28.02.2026 at midnight.
Applications can only be submitted online via the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase for the three finalists will be posted at the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and available on the website (www.goethe.de/kamerun) and on its Facebook page on 16.03.2026. The 3 finalists will take part in face-to-face auditions on 28.03.2026 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé.
Visit www.goethe.de/cameroon for more information
* The competition will reward one candidate only. Group applications will not be accepted.
** This is subject to the availability of the Goethe-Institut
APPLY NOW!!!