Thirteen bursaries awarded in first JDF round of 2020
The first round of the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2020 has concluded with the awarding of thirteen bursaries.
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Twenty applicants shortlisted in first JDF round of 2020
Twenty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the first of four Journalism Diversity Fund application rounds in 2020, which marks the 15th anniversary of the fund. Two panels of senior industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates remotely on Friday,…
Twenty applicants shortlisted in first JDF round of 2020
Twenty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the first of four Journalism Diversity Fund application rounds in 2020, which marks the 15th anniversary of the fund. Two panels of senior industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates remotely on Friday,…
Dow Jones announced as new sponsor of the Journalism Diversity Fund
Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Financial News, has become the latest news publisher to support the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).As part of the sponsorship, Dow Jones will award £10,000 to the JDF which is administered by the National Council…
NCTJ announces ambitious £500k goal for Journalism Diversity Fund as scheme celebrates 15th anniversary
As the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) reaches its 15th year, the NCTJ has set its sights on raising the annual value of the fund to half a million pounds.The JDF was launched in 2005 thanks to a £100,000 donation from NLA…
How the Journalism Diversity Fund kick-started my career – Yusuf Khan, Wall Street Journal
"The JDF provides a real gateway into journalism for people coming from non-traditional backgrounds, and it’s an organisation I’m thankful to have been a part of."
Women’s Health editor-in-chief stresses importance of self-care in webinar for Journalism Diversity Fund students
Journalism Diversity Fund bursary recipients received an insight into how to look after their mental wellbeing in a webinar delivered by Claire Sanderson, editor-in-chief of Women’s Health and Roisin Dervish-O’Kane, senior editor at Women’s Health.
Eight bursaries awarded in final JDF round of 2019
The fourth and final round of the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2019 has concluded with the awarding of eight bursaries, bringing the total number of bursaries awarded this year to 45. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to begin their…
Eight bursaries awarded in final JDF round of 2019
The fourth and final round of the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2019 has concluded with the awarding of eight bursaries, bringing the total number of bursaries awarded this year to 45. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to begin their…
