Can I Apply?
Individuals who make an application to the Journalism Diversity Fund MUST be able to meet ALL of the following criteria:
- provide proof that they have submitted an application or secured a place on an NCTJ accredited course starting in the academic year September 2010– August 2011. Those who have already started a course are not eligible to apply – bursaries must be awarded prior to the course commencing;
- must come from a socially or ethnically diverse background;
- must not have the financial means to support themselves on an NCTJ accredited course;
- you are a British citizen residing in the UK;
- can demonstrate genuine commitment and potential to be a successful journalist;
- must not be in receipt of any other bursary award.
NB: Applicants are responsible for ensuring all the above criteria are met and for checking with the NCTJ that the course applied for is an NCTJ accredited course. Look out for the NCTJ accredited course logo (pictured below).
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Applications for October are now open - please click on the link below to download the application form.
Journalism Diversity Fund bursary application form
Please ensure you meet all the selection criteria before submitting an application. There are three application cycles a year – please see the schedule. The form can be emailed to journalismdiversityfund@nctj.com or posted to:
NCTJ
The New Granary
Station Road
Newport
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3PL
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