I remember the day I was offered the Journalism Diversity Fund bursary as if it was yesterday. I was on my lunch break, sat on a set of stairs, dreading walking back into my waitressing role, to finish a never-ending 12-hour shift. Now, six months later, I have accepted a trainee researcher role for the home affairs team at the BBC.
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When I applied to the Journalism Diversity Fund last summer I knew that if my application was successful their support would be life changing. Continue reading →

I am 16 weeks into the 20-week fast-track NCTJ course, and I finally have the time to take stock of the last few months and write something that’s not a) for my portfolio, b) shorthand or c) revision notes. Continue reading →

“As the first recipient of the Claire Prosser Bursary Award, your university fees will be taken care of and you’ll be doing lots of work experience. Your first week is with the BBC…in London.” Continue reading →

If you want to work as a journalist, you should probably do the NCTJ training. I strongly believe this now, though a couple of years ago I would have found such a statement profoundly annoying. Continue reading →

JDF recipient Jen Stout reflects on her work experience at the New Statesman, and details why she would always choose to work face to face with people over freelancing. Continue reading →

“When I walked in to the New Statesman offices at the start of an incredibly exciting election week, I knew my time there would shape up to be a great learning opportunity – and that it was.” Continue reading →

And so my NCTJ Journey has begun. I am currently studying at News Associates and I am really enjoying it. Continue reading →

Katie Boyd, recipient of the Claire Prosser bursary award, shares her thoughts on the recent Journalism Diversity Fund celebratory reception Continue reading →