Funding opportunities
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Funded Studentships
Journalism Studies has 2 AHRC Professional Preparation Masters bursaries for taught postgraduate study. For further information see AHRC Scholarships.
The final deadline for applying for AHRC funded studentships is 12 noon UK time, 29 March 2013. Please note that in order to be considered for an AHRC PPM award in Journalism Studies, you must also apply to the University for admission to an appropriate programme of study.
Scott Trust Bursaries
The Scott Trust Ltd, owner of Guardian Media Group plc, offers bursaries at The University of Sheffield each year for aspiring journalists to study for a postgraduate qualification in newspaper journalism (2 bursaries) web journalism (1 bursary) or broadcast journalism (up to 2 bursaries).
Scott Trust Bursaries for postgraduate journalism training
Some of our former students who received Scott Trust bursaries include:
- Commissioning editor on Guardian G2, Homa Khaleeli
- Political correspondent of the The Times, Michael Savage
- Running the Welsh Assembly website, Helia Phoenix
Journalism Diversity Fund
The Journalism Diversity Fund is aimed at people without the financial means to attend NCTJ training courses.
The George Viner Memorial Trust
The George Viner Memorial Trust was set up by the National Union of Journalists to broaden the diversity of journalists working within the media in the UK and Ireland. The funding round opens in May and the deadline for applications is in August each year.
The George Viner Memorial Trust
Career Development Loans
Career Development Loans may be sought to meet the cost of a job related training course lasting up to one year.