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NCTJ celebrates success of Journalism Diversity Fund at Summer Reception
The JDF has supported more than 550 people since 2005, including 328 mentorships since they were introduced in 2018.
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The JDF has supported more than 550 people since 2005, including 328 mentorships since they were introduced in 2018.
This newly-assembled group of 21 NCTJ-qualified journalists will champion the NCTJ's values of quality, trust and diversity in journalism.
Students had the opportunity to pose questions to top Bloomberg journalists, including a former JDF bursary recipient.
JDF bursaries are awarded four times each year, in line with key NCTJ-accredited course start dates, and the first deadline is on 1 May.
BBC journalists imparted practical advice to the Journalism Diversity Fund recipients to help them get their foot in the door.
Aspiring journalists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for a JDF bursary, which provides financial help to cover the costs of NCTJ course fees and living expenses.
A Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) alumna, Dahaba Ali Hussen, will spend 2024 on a year-long investigation after being named an investigative journalist fellow 2024 by the Bertha Foundation.
The NCTJ has published its Annual Report for 2022-23, this year alongside video updates from the NCTJ team.
The NCTJ brought journalists, students, trainers and media organisations' representatives from around the country together to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry today (November 29).