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We offer a number of bursaries each year for a postgraduate qualification in journalism.
The primary aim of these bursary awards is to assist students who face financial difficulty in attaining the qualifications needed to pursue a career in journalism, and who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the media. In particular those from a lower socio-economic background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and people with a disability.
What You’ll Get
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tuition fees for an MA in journalism from a select university;
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at least £6,741 in living expenses;
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Paid work placements at the Guardian during your MA;
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a mentor;
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opportunity for a nine-month fixed-term contract at the Guardian starting after graduation.
Courses Included In The Scheme
People from any background underrepresented in media can apply for:
- City, University of London, MA Newspaper Journalism, entry 2:1
- Goldsmiths College, University of London, MA Journalism, entry 2:1
- University of Sheffield, MA Journalism, entry 2:1
- Birmingham City University, MA Data journalism, entry 2:1
- Leeds Trinity University, MA Journalism, entry 2:2
- Manchester Metropolitan University, MA Multimedia Journalism, entry 2:2
Eligibility & How To Apply
Three out of the six places will be awarded to Black aspiring journalists. The other three places are open to anyone from a background underrepresented in the media. In particular those from a lower socio-economic background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and people with a disability.
Find out about your eligibility in our frequently asked questions page and make your application by April 1 using the link below.
Journo Resources also writes a guide to applications for this scheme, which you can read here. Please do mention us when you apply, it really helps us out!
