News
Record number of applications received for cohort one
Tuesday 24th April 2012
The first round of bursaries for 2012 is now closed and the Journalism Diversity Fund is delighted to have received a record number of applications for cohort one.
Fourth group of bursaries awarded
Friday 3rd February 2012
The Journalism Diversity Fund is continuing to offer much needed help to socially and ethnically diverse students committed to a career in journalism.
Ethnic minorities 'largely absent' from British media
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Ethnic minorities remain “largely absent" from opinion pages, senior executive roles and staff jobs within the British media, according to statistics compiled by New Statesman.
Award success for senior reporter
Monday 19th December 2011
Bursary recipient and newly-qualified senior reporter, Sam Smith, has won an award for exceptional performance in the November National Certificate Examination.
Third group of bursaries awarded
Friday 9th December 2011
Bursaries have been awarded to three diverse journalists after they impressed a panel of editors with their passion and commitment to journalism.
Shortlist for the third round of bursaries announced
Friday 18th November 2011
The shortlist for the third round of bursaries has now been announced and eight aspiring journalists will be interviewed by a panel of editors and senior journalists next month.
Further chance to apply to the Journalism Diversity Fund
Thursday 27th October 2011
The Journalism Diversity Fund received 20 applications this round and those shortlisted will be interviewed by a panel of senior journalists and editors at The Guardian, London, on Friday, 2 December.
Come and see us at the Diversity Careers Show
Wednesday 19th October 2011
On Friday, 21 October the Journalism Diversity Fund and the NCTJ will be exhibiting at the Diversity Careers Show in London.
Bursary recipient shortlisted for award
Friday 14th October 2011
Bursary recipient Christian Campbell has been shortlisted in the 2011 NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
Supporters celebrate success of Journalism Diversity Fund
Friday 23rd September 2011
Past and present bursary recipients along with media industry professionals met on Thursday to celebrate the achievements of those who have recently completed their journalism training.
