Bursaries are awarded four times per year, in line with key NCTJ course start dates. You can apply to the fund more than once, so if you are unsuccessful initially, you are welcome to take the feedback provided on board and reapply if you wish to.
Please note: those who have already started a course are not eligible to apply – the course start date must be after the bursary has been awarded.
The schedule for courses beginning in the academic year 2023-24 is as follows:
First application round
| Deadline for applications | Wednesday, 3 May 2023 at 5pm |
| Shortlist announced | Wednesday, 17 May 2023 |
| Interview day | Friday, 26 May 2023 |
| Bursaries awarded | Wednesday, 31 May 2023 |
Second application round
| Deadline for applications | Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 5pm |
| Shortlist announced | Wednesday, 5 July 2023 |
| Interview day | Friday, 14 July 2023 |
| Bursaries awarded | Wednesday, 19 July 2023 |
Third application round
| Deadline for applications | Wednesday, 26 July 2023 at 5pm |
| Shortlist announced | Wednesday, 9 August 2023 |
| Interview day | Friday, 18 August 2023 |
| Bursaries awarded | Wednesday, 23 August 2023 |
Fourth application round
| Deadline for applications | Wednesday, 1 November 2023 at 5pm |
| Shortlist announced | Wednesday, 15 November 2023 |
| Interview day | Friday, 1 December 2023 |
| Bursaries awarded | Wednesday, 6 December 2023 |
