Looking for funding for future study, support, a project or training? We’ve put together the only complete list (that we know of) of places to find some cash to help you get on in journalism.
Got a tip-off? Just want a chat? Drop us a line on april@journoresources.org.uk.
We’ll aim to update this list weekly, so you can plan ahead.
Last updated: May 13
Continual Applications
European Endowment for Democracy
Open all year, this funding pool supports growing platforms and innovative news and information outlets. Bloggers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine can apply for financial support. Successful applicants will receive EUR€40,000 to EUR€60,000.
Free Press Unlimited Reporters Respond
Free Press Unlimited supports media professionals in distress with emergency assistance, legal support, and safety advice.
The White Pube Creatives Grant
Now open to all working-class creatives, this fund awards £500 to successful applicants. This is intended for people in the early stages of their career to fund materials, time and life expenses.
Harvard University Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowship
Journalists with more than ten years of experience in public policy and political affairs can apply for the Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School. Fellows who must be fluent in English will reside for one semester, receiving a stipend but covering their own travel and living expenses.
NewComma Creative Fund
The NewComma Creative Fund is a no-strings-attached, monthly £100 microgrant to support an African or Black creative. All disciplines are welcome.
Pulitzer Center Data Journalism Grants
Three to five proposals will be selected for data-driven journalism projects, particularly those using advanced data mining techniques like machine learning, drones and sensors. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, rolling basis.
Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grants
Supports reports about women and girls up to US$5,000. Particular focus on underrepresented voices, narratives of resilience and methods of tackling systemic gender equality issues. Accepted on a rolling basis.
The Rory Peck Training Fund
Crucial safety training for freelancers working abroad. Includes medical costs, subsistence and relocation.
IWMF Emergency Fund
Grants of up to $2,000 for women-identifying journalists who are struggling.
Journalist’s Charity First Jobs Fund
A fund for new journalists struggling with start-up costs, such as accommodation, moving home, transport and essential work-related equipment.
Society of Authors Grants for Work in Progress
Grants of up to £6,250 for British publishers wishing to write full-length works of fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, who need funding for important research, travel, or other general expenditure.
Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)
This fund is for budding media companies invested in projects addressing accountability, strengthening debate or reducing information poverty. Up to $1,000,000 USD to be distributed amongst companies.
Aziz Foundation Journalism, Media and Television Scholarships
Open all year around, these scholarships are open to all British Muslim students studying for a Masters or a Diploma in Journalism.
May
Creative Producer Lab, Film Hub North – Closes May 20
The Lab takes eight early-career filmmakers from the North, and eight from the Midlands, through a six-week training programme. Sessions take place twice per week and cover topics such as producing fundamentals, building a slate, budgeting and scheduling, pre-production, shooting, post-production, casting and distribution.
ignitionPress Poetry Award – Closes May 21
Here’s one for the emerging poets. ignitionPress, run by Oxford Brookes University, is accepting entries from new poets for a prize up to £125. The award also includes additional payment in travel expenses for launches.
The Stationers Foundation Postgraduate Award – Closes May 23
Up to 16 bursaries of £9,000 for those studying an MA to go into content or communications.
Developing Your Creative Practice Fund – Closes May 24
For applicants based in England only. A funding strand from Arts Council England, this funding opportunity is aimed at ‘individuals looking for an artistic step-change. Grants up to £12,000 depending on the proposed project.
Cambridge Social Data School (Early deadline) – Closes May 26
Join the Social Data School at the University of Cambridge between 9-13 September to focus on Machine Learning for environmental investigations. Learn digital research methodologies and apply for bursaries.
BAFTA UK Scholarship Programme – Closes May 28
Up to £12,000 towards fees for an undergraduate or postgraduate course in film, games or television.
Richard Beeston Bursary – Closes May 26
An award of £6,000 for an aspiring British or UK-based foreign correspondent to spend six weeks abroad, researching and reporting on a foreign news story, in association with The Times newspaper. Applicants should have at least two years of journalistic experience and be under thirty on the application closing date.
Lorenzo Natali Media Prize – Expected To Open Spring 2025
Open to journalists in the following categories: Grand Prize, brave reporting published by a media based in one of the European Union’s partner countries. Europe Prize, published by a media based in the European Union (not including the UK). Best Emerging Journalist Prize, open to journalists under 30 at the time of publication whose reporting was published by a media based in the European Union (not including the UK) or in one of its partner countries.
European Journalism Centre Solutions Journalism Accelerator Freelancer Call 2025 – Expected To Open Spring 2025
Grants of up to €8,500 to support freelance journalists or small teams in creating and disseminating impactful stories using a Solutions Journalism approach. Focus on underreported topics in the Global South and addressing Sustainable Development Goals.
Grand Plan Grants – Expected To Open Spring 2025
A fund for UK-based people of colour to kickstart an independent creative project using a variety of mediums, including poetry, painting, fashion, journalism, magazine, etc.
Pulitzer Ocean Reporting Network Fellowship – Closed May 26
The network will establish a collaborative ecosystem of journalists worldwide that will uncover the harmful and illegal practices harming ocean ecosystems. Paid a reporter’s salary. At least eight full-time fellows will be selected for the program and fellows will work on individual and collaborative reporting projects to probe the drivers of the degradation of the marine environment, as well as the socioeconomic impacts.
Fulbright Postgraduate Awards – Closed May 31
Postgraduate awards that provide the only scholarships available for academic work in any graduate programme at any accredited US university.
June
Hawthornden Castle Residency – Closes June 1
Set on a writing retreat up in Scotland! Successful writers receive a month’s food and accommodation to the value of $1,000 USD for European applicants, and up to $2,500 USD in other parts of the world.
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival – Closes June 15
Filmmakers under 25 are encouraged to submit films on migration, diversity, social inclusion and the prevention of xenophobia.
Women Photograph + MPB Grants – Closes June 15
Grants of up to $5,000 for women and non-binary documentary photographers.
Jean-Luc Lagardère Foundation – Closes June 15
A grant program that supports young media professionals in developing their projects in France or abroad. French-speaking journalists, documentary filmmakers and photographers can apply.
Kurt Schork Freelance Award – Closes June 15
The Kurt Schork awards recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions and other related issues. Each winner will receive $5,000 USD.
German-UK Journalists’ Bursary – Closes June 15
Aimed at journalists aged 25 to 38, to undertake expenses-paid work experience in Germany.
IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary – Closes June 15
The IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary allows British and German journalists to work in newsrooms as part of a language exchange. Delegates receive a lump sum of 3,800 EUR to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.
NCTJ Claire Prosser Bursary – Closes June 18 (Second round)
As part of the NCTJ’s diversity fund, the winner will get £6,000 to work with BBC News, Press Association and Times Radio.
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism – Closes June 18
The annual fellowship will facilitate a six-to-nine-month fellowship at Durham University. During the fellowship, the journalist will undertake an investigative project from inside the Reuters newsroom in London.
Aziz Foundation Scholarship – Round 2 – Closes June 20
Master Scholarships for British Muslims interested in improving diversity in media.
The Dan Walker Journalism Scholarship – Closes June 23
Receive £10,000 in funding for an MA in Broadcast Journalism at Sheffield University plus mentoring from Dan.
Royal Television Society Bursaries – Closes June 24
Three schemes on offer here: the TV Production and Journalism Bursary; the Digital Innovation Bursary; and the Steve Hewlett Scholarship. Up to £1,000 GBP on offer for talented students from lower-income backgrounds studying an undergraduate degree or HND Level 5 or 6. Includes free RTS membership; industry mentoring; access to the latest events and lectures; and numerous networking opportunities.
UCL East London Scholarship – Closes June 26
The East London Scholarship scheme is open to UK-based students interested in studying full or part-time taught graduate degree programmes. Eligibility is based on financial need as well as specific evidence of having lived or studied in east London. They offer free tuition fees and a £15,000 maintenance allowance.
Genesis Jewish Book Week Emerging Writers Programme – Closes June 30
Open to emerging writers over 18 years of age and living in the UK with no more than three years’ experience of being published. Ten awards are available, with nine month 1-2-1 mentoring, masterclasses, peer support and bursaries up to £1,500.
Jane Constance Scholarship – Expected To Open Summer 2025
A £6,250 bursary is set to encourage women from the North East into journalism. Eligible for prospective students wishing to join the MA in International Multimedia Journalism at Newcastle University.
The Future Rising Fellows (Girl Rising) – Expected To Open Summer 2025
Each fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000 and can apply for a small additional grant for direct project expenses and materials. Applicants must be aged 17 – 24.
Online News Association Women’s Leadership Accelerator – Expected To Open Summer 2025
This year-long program will be online due to COVID. It aims to develop the leadership and management skills of women.
Ability Today NCTJ Diploma in Journalism Funding – Expected To Open Summer 2025
Funding for disabled journalists to take on their NCTJ Diploma in Journalism online, with access to tutor-led workshops, masterclasses and a student press pass.
MegaCities-ShortDocs Film Festival – Expected to Reopen in June 2025
A festival of short documentary-films that highlight initiatives which seek to bring effective solutions to MegaCities’ challenges and inspire people to take actions to improve the life of MegaCitizens in their MegaCity. The Total of the 3 Awards & 3 Prizes represent a total value of €11,500.
One World Media Fellowship – Opens for entries June 2025
£1,000 grant for journalists and filmmakers who want to report on issues in the global south.
EFSJ Climate Grant – Applications on hold
Journalists are invited to submit their proposals for reporting projects about climate change to the European Federation for Science Journalism. One to three projects will be funded with a €12,000 grant.
Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists – Expected To Reopen In June
An ongoing fund for women-identifying journalists who have ideas for an ambitious reporting project.
Transition Accelerator – Expected to reopen in June
Grants between €5,000 and €20,000 EUR for a six-month programme for small to mid-sized businesses building resilience in the face of challenges.
National Endowment of Democracy Fund – Closed June 3
Funding of up to $50,000 for organisations, including independent media outlets, to advance democratic goals. Average grant $50,000.
Grierson DocLab In Focus – Closed June 9
Two training courses for aspiring assistant editors and those who want to work in production management. Both training courses will prepare each successful applicant for a paid three-month placement, working on a Netflix documentary production. Coupled with ongoing support from The Grierson Trust, trainees will have access to networking events, plus professional development opportunities through webinars.
New Media Incubator – Closes June 14
Help get your innovative ideas off the ground. Includes bootcamps and intensive learning sessions with media professionals.
Aziz Foundation Scholarships Application – Round 1 – Closed June 14
Master Scholarships for British Muslims interested in improving diversity in media.
Cambridge Social Data School (Early deadline) – Closed June 16
Join the Social Data School at the University of Cambridge, September 9-13, focusing on Machine Learning for environmental investigations. Learn digital research methodologies and apply for bursaries
PA Training: The Future of Journalism Fellowship Awards – Closed June 19
Offers a fully-funded NCTJ diploma in Journalism at PA Media. Provides work experience with national news providers, such as Channel 4 News, Sky News, etc. Mentorship also included.
Pulitzer Centre Diversity Photography Diversity Grant – Closed June 30
Freelance photojournalists worldwide can apply for this visual reporting grant to tell underreported stories covering racial justice, climate change, environmental justice, gender equality and human rights. Grantees will receive US$3,000. They will also be mentored by other visual and photojournalists.
The Multitrack Fellowship – Closed June 30
Multitrack, who work to help the radio and podcast industry become more accessible and inclusive, partner with the country’s leading audio production companies to offer paid work placements, training and networking opportunities, and the chance to pitch for real commissions.
TED Fellows – Closed June 30
Successful applicants will deliver their own TED Talk, with mentorship, PR guidance and media training. Includes a stipend. You will also be invited to attend a TED conference.
July
Bloomberg UK Journalism Diversity Program – Closes July 1
Applications open to undergraduate students studying at a UK university. If accepted, students can learn about business journalism and how to report on the economy alongside other subjects. All costs covered, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
EU #Youth4Regions Press Trips – Closes July 7
Travel and expenses covered for several EU press trips across 2020 for young students or journalists.
Widening Media Diversity Scholarship – Closed July 9
Fully paid tuition fees for promising journalists from Muslim backgrounds to study a postgraduate degree at City, University of London. Paid placement with a leading British daily newspaper for six months minimum included.
Roundhouse Creative Self-Made Accelerator – Closed July 15
A 12-week programme for creatives who run their own business and want to scale it. Mentorship included, with a chance to apply for various funding revenues.
Documentary Film Programme, The Sundance Institute – Closed July 15
The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund provides non-recoupable support to non-fiction filmmakers globally, focusing on projects with cultural and social impact. They aim to lift underrepresented voices and platform innovative storytelling that advances cultural dialogue.
The Roundhouse Film Fund – Closed July 24
A fund supporting 3 emerging filmmakers to create new short films from unique social and political perspectives. Includes a £500 production budget and in-kind support totalling £1300.
Roundhouse Film Fund – Closed July 25
Support for three emerging filmmakers to create new short films exploring social and political issues from their unique perspectives. This includes a £1000 production budget for you to spend on making your film, a professional mentor with industry experience and connections, access to the Roundhouse in-house camera, and more. Winner of the award will receive £8,000 to develop their film career.
George Viner Memorial Fund – Closed July 31
Open to all applicants pursuing journalism-related courses in the UK. As well as providing financial assistance, scholars will be invited to open days, conferences and meetings relating to your chosen field of journalism.
August
SciLine Zoom Course – Expected to Reopen August 2025
SciLine’s free Zoom workshop equips editors with essential skills for integrating accurate science into journalism, covering studies, sourcing, and editing tips to ensure credibility. Led by former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weissand Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen.
Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators Program – Expected To Open In August 2025
A limited number of scholarships are available for remote learning at the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism school, to help journalism entrepreneurs develop niche ventures.
Visas for Future Annual Scholarship 2024 – Closed August 1
This scholarship supports students with big ideas for environmental sustainability and education. The scholarship is worth $1,000 USD and applicants must be current students (either undergraduate or postgraduate), and hold a 2.5 GPA or above. Applicants outside the USA holding a 2.5 GPA equivalent or above are also welcome to apply.
Sponsored Places on an Introduction to Publishing Course, Bluebird Works LTD – Closed August 6
Apply for a sponsored 4-day online course in Book Publishing from August 27-30, 2024, normally costing £295, designed for those from underrepresented backgrounds or with financial need. The course offers an in-depth overview of the publishing industry, including key roles and networking opportunities.
Grand Plan Grants – Closes August 7
A fund for UK-based people of colour to kickstart an independent creative project using a variety of mediums, including: poetry; painting; fashion; journalism; magazine, etc.
AI Accountability Fellowships 2024 – Closed August 10
This fellowship will support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories. These include a variety of themes and topics, including: policing; criminal justice; social welfare, and more.
DMU Channel 4 Investigative Journalism Scholarships – Closed August 30
Four fee waivers for the MA in Investigative Journalism, plus living and work experience assistance available for three people. DMU will pay the course fees of two students, while Channel 4 will provide £5,000 towards the living expenses of three students, and help with work experience expenses.
Coda Story’s Bruno Fellowship – Closed August 30
A nine-month investigative reporting grant to shed light on disinformation, authoritarian tech and the war on science.
Ian Parry Scholarship – Closed August 31
An international photographic competition for young photographers aged 24 and under, or anyone studying a full-time photography course. Must submit a portfolio of 12 images, alongside a clear proposal. Up to £10,000 on offer as well as photography gear, armour, etc.
Action Against Hunger Grant – Closed August 31
This scholarship encourages innovative narrative and iconographic projects in the humanitarian field, promoting creativity and breaking conventions. The winner will receive a €10,000 grant to complete their project, which will be exhibited in October 2025.
September
Creative Access x McLaren Racing Career Development Bursary – Expected To Open in September 2025
Bursaries of up to £1000 available to assist those in financial need to progress to the next stage of your career.
The Supporting Act Foundation: Creative Bursary – Expected To Reopen September 2025
If you are a student from a marginalised background preparing for graduation, this bursary opens up opportunities to explore career opportunities across arts and technology. Includes bursaries of €10,000, which will go toward tuition fees, living costs, study materials, or other educational costs.
WeTransfer Creative Bursary 2025 – Expected to Open September 2025
10 unrestricted bursaries of €10,000 EUR on offer. Applicants must be undergraduate students from marginalized or under-recognized groups in the final year of studies with a bank account in the Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy.
Photography and Social Justice Fellowship – Due to open September 2025
This remote fellowship with Magnum Foundation, in partnership with CUNY’s Graduate School of Journalism, will provide training and guidance for early-stage photojournalists and documentarians.
BJTC’s Placement Assistance Scheme – Due to open September 2025
A £200 bursary to help students on BJTC Accredited courses to complete industry placements.
#Merky New Writers Prize – Closed September 2
An award-winning book publishing imprint launched by Stormzy and Penguin Random House UK to uplift underrepresented voices in media and publishing. The winning applicant will receive a publishing contract with #Merky Books. The winner and runners up will also gain access to their Writing Camp.
The Global Fact Check Fund – Closed September 3
Up to US$100,000 is available to help scale and strengthen the work of fact-checking organisations.
Environmental Journalism Grant, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL – Closed September 8
Freelance journalists from all backgrounds are eligible for the grant. This grant aims to address the ecological emergency and the economic challenges journalists face. Two €2,500 EUR each will be awarded to freelance journalists to help cover their reporting costs.
The Green Entrepreneurs Programme – Closed September 8
A programme for entrepreneurs with businesses in Essex, to launch in a greener way. Mentoring across nine-week sprints in key areas, as well as up to £5,000 in funding.
Fund for Investigative Journalism – Closed September 9
Two grant-making initiatives for projects covering new ground and exposing wrongdoing in both public and private sectors. A maximum award of $10,000 USD could also include out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs, document collection and equipment rental.
Scottish Documentary Institute Bridging the Gap – Closed September 15
Bridging the Gap is a documentary initiative for emerging filmmakers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Participants can pitch ideas for potential selection to receive training, £8,500 funding, and mentoring to produce impactful short documentaries for festivals and cinemas.
The Sutton Trust Opportunity Bursary – Closed September 16
For Sutton Trust Alumni, to support with accessing opportunities which boost employability.
Miguel Gil Moreno Scholarship – Closed September 16
A scholarship covering tuition and €10,000 EUR for at-risk, persecuted, or exiled journalists to pursue a Master’s in Investigative Journalism at Rey Juan Carlos University.
Georgina Henry Award – Closed September 20
The award offers £4,000 in funding to a women journalist working in the UK on a reporting project. Read our guide here.
Cullman Centre Fellowships – Closed September 27
Fancy taking up residence in one of the world’s most famous libraries? Fifteen fellowships on offer, lasting nine months. Accepted applicants will be given the space to kickstart their own project to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas within public forums and the library itself. You’ll receive up to $85,000 USD alongside an office, computer, and comprehensive access to resources.
Postgrad Solutions Bursaries – Closed September 30
£2,000 bursaries for those studying an MA course.
United Nations Correspondents Association Award – Closed September 30
Three categories to award the best of print, broadcast and climate change stories. Prizes amount to $60,000.
Paul Mellon Centre Publication Grants – Closed September 30
Several awards are on offer here to help with the publication of scholarly works about British art and architecture. Small projects can apply for up to £1,000, while large projects can apply for up to £6,000.
October
Global Business Journalism Scholarship, Tsinghua University – Expected to Reopen October 2025
This is a popular scholarship programme, so send your applications in early. Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism offers a two-year, fully funded English-language Master’s in Global Business Journalism, in partnership with ICFJ and Bloomberg News.
Netflix Documentary Talent Fund – Expected to Reopen Autumn 2025
Win £20-40,000 to create a new documentary for Netflix’s social channels. No previous experience is required.
Getty Scholar Grants – Closed October 1
Generous grants for researchers to pursue their own projects at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa in Los Angeles.
International News Media Association Elevate Scholarships – Closed October 4
A scholarship, funding training and development opportunities for professionals from underrepresented groups.
Technical Production Course Grant, Southbank Technical Academy – Closes October 9
The Technical Academy offers free, hands-on training in live event production at London venues. Open to 18+ beginners, it includes travel, lunch, and grant support.
Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship – Closed October 10
Fellows will address issues surrounding ‘Good Governance in a Changing World: the Media, Politics and Society’.
Professional Developmental Grants for Environmental Journalism – Closed October 10
Supports activities and services for environmental journalists by funding project ideas and facilitating training and education. Grants of up to €84,000 EUR per call.
Polis and Google News Initiative Journalism Innovation Challenge – Closed October 10
Supported by the Google News Initiative, this initiative offers grants to small and medium-sized news publishers for AI-driven projects aimed at combating misinformation. There’s potential to experiment with new formats, exploring revenue growth, with funding up to $250,000 USD for selected ideas.
News Associates Student Media Editorial Leadership Programme – Closed October 13
A free five-week programme for editors at student papers to prepare them for careers in the news industry.
Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Programme – Closed October 13
A programme to support established journalists progress their business reporting. It offers a stipend of US$14,000 for the two-and-a-half-month programme, airfare, study space, and more.
Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program – Closed October 15
This five-month low-residency program will see fellows undertake various projects in both online and in-person residency settings. Fellows will receive world-class mentoring, and the scholarship covers tuition and travel costs to New York City for the residency weeks.
Earth Investigations Programme – Closed October 24
Investigation grants amounting up to €400,000 EUR for environmental journalism. The program also supports and stimulates comparative investigations and preliminary work into local environmental issues and policies between two or more regions or cities. These grants can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, etc.
Spark Unscripted Development Programme – Closed October 28
A paid 12-week training programme at one of the UK’s leading production companies.
IJ4EU Investigation Support Scheme – Closed October 28
Grants between €5,000-50,000 EUR are available for media teams to produce cross-border journalistic projects.
IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme – Closed October 28
Grants of up to €20,000 EUR for groups of cross-border independent journalists working outside of traditional newsroom structures.
Science Writing Fellowship – Closed October 31
The Open Notebook and the Burroughs Welcome Fund seek early-career science writers to participate in a remote, ten-month fellowship with a stipend of $6,600 USD.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Creative Bursary Awards – Closed October 31
Eight young creatives aged 18-25 years can apply for awards of £2,500. The awards will support both cohorts to shape projects that develop their practice, build experience, and benefit children, young people and communities in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, or Peterborough.
The Open Book Early Careers Fellowship – Closed October 31
The Open Notebook Fellowship offers early-career science journalists a paid, remote, year-long opportunity to hone reporting skills, publish articles, and receive mentorship.
Tenacious Journalist Awards – Closed October 31
A chance for UK journalists to apply for up to £20,000, which will support mentoring, coaching, and the development of impactful stories. The winners and runners up will be showcased at the 2025 Indie News Forum.
November
GRID-Arendal Funding – Expected to Reopen November 2025
This funding pool has been established for talented investigative journalists covering environmental crime in developing countries. Successful applicants will receive NOK20,000 ($1,803) for their projects.
Jurgendfilmtag Talent Camp – Expected to Reopen November 2025
Applications are now open to join a four-day immersive filmmaking experience at the Swiss Youth Film Festival in Zurich, connecting with young film enthusiasts across Europe. Limited to 20 participants, with free registration.
Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award – Closed November 1
A fully-funded place at the retreat to focus on a writing project.
Kiplinger Programme in Public Affairs Journalist – Closed November 1
A short term fellowship at Ohio State University to spend a week training on digital tools.
Ohio 2025 Kiplinger Fellowship – Closed November 1
Competitive one-week fellowships to train selected mid-career journalists in specific topics. The topic for 2025 is artificial intelligence (or AI). Applicants must have five years of professional journalism experience.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program – Closed November 1
Five-month fellowships, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to Washington, D.C., through exploring new ideas in a comparative context, undertaking individual research, and sharing best practices. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period.
Creative Access Career Development Bursary – Closed November 4
£1,000 for underrepresented individuals in the UK creative industries to fund career-advancing needs, from training to equipment.
Chevening Scholarship Programme – Closed November 5
A global scholarship programme funding outstanding scholars with potential across a variety of practices, including journalism. Full or partial funding for postgraduate programmes across the UK.
Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship – Closed November 5
A 7-week fellowship where fellows will tackle ‘Media freedom in an age of misinformation’. The programme will combine professional development of the values of good journalism (curiosity, rigour, challenge, storytelling, research, doing no harm, and freedom of speech) and diffusion of impact.
Chevening British Library Fellowship – Closed November 5
Hosted by the British Library, fellows will undertake a period of professional project-based activity at the British Library, receiving support and supervision from library staff. Up to £1,000 GBP for approved project-related expenses.
The Churchill Fellowships – Closed November 12
A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to address issues close to your heart. The initial grant covers all expenses for your research phase, including all travel costs. If needed, it also covers interpreters and travel assistants.
ACES: The Society for Editing Bill Walsh Scholarship – Closed November 15
Graduate students interested in editing can apply for the Bill Walsh Scholarship and ACES Education Fund Scholarships, which offer financial awards and aid to attend the ACES national conference. The winner of the scholarship will receive $3,500 USD.
Bill Walsh Scholarship, ACES: The Society for Editing – Closed November 15
Graduate students interested in editing as a career are eligible for one of six scholarships. The winner of this scholarship will receive US$3,500 USD plus financial aid to attend the ACES national conference. Four of these winners will receive US$1,500 each and USD 2,500 will be awarded to the student chosen as the Aubespin scholar.
Photography Foundation Grant – Closed November 25
The Photography Foundation Grant offers £2,500 to produce a UK-focused social or environmental documentary photo essay. Open to all experience levels, winners receive exhibition opportunities and publishing support.
Reporters without Borders Scholarship 2024 – Closed November 25
Journalists from crisis zones, apply for a six-month Berlin stay with Reporters Without Borders’ 2024 Scholarship. Get digital security training and full funding for travel, accommodation, pocket money, and transport. English proficiency required, and commitment to return home after fellowship.
Young Freelancer and the Khadija Saye Fellowship – Closed November 29
Year-long career and development roles for freelancers aged 18 – 25. This is a 12-month opportunity where you will be offered freelance work on a project-by-project basis. You will be paid £120 per day for your work, and you will also be paid paid £60 per day of programme training.
EJN Reporting Fellowships – Closed November 30
A platform for four environmental reporters to cover their specialities. Includes mentorship and a quarterly stipend of 6,000 EUR to cover expenses.
Unbound Firsts – Closed November 30
An imprint for debut writers of colour to publish their first book.
December
Hatch Incubator Programmes For Entrepreneurs – Closed December 1
A year to work on an innovative journalism project. A full stipend is provided.
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship – Closed December 1 for U.S applicants
The Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan invites experienced journalists worldwide for a year of academic study, including a personalized plan and a journalism project. Offering an $85,000 USD stipend and $5,000 USD relocation allowance.
International Nieman Fellowships – Closed December 1
A year to work on an innovative journalism project. A full stipend is provided.
Nieman Foundation Fellowships (Non US applicants only) – Closed December 1
Virtual fellowships for racial justice and public health journalism projects. $2,000 per week for up to 20 weeks.
(1)948 Windrush Legacies Grant 2025 – Closed December 1
A grant offering £2,500 to support creative projects celebrating the Windrush generation’s cultural legacy in Britain.
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship – Closed December 1 (International Applicants)
The Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan invites experienced journalists worldwide for a year of academic study, including a personalized plan and a journalism project. Offering an $85,000 USD stipend and $5,000 USD relocation allowance.
Greenberg World Fellows Program – Closed December 4
A funded four-month fellowship at Yale University starting in August next year. Includes an apartment, medical insurance and travel from your home country.
Kim Wall Memorial Fund – Closed December 8
A $5,000 grant for women covering stories on “the undercurrents of rebellion”.
CatchLight Global Fellowship –Closed December 14
Join a community of like-minded fellows and industry professionals. Up to $30,000 USD on offer, alongside paid travel expenses and accomodation for the 2024 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit, April 26-28 in San Francisco. Provides development opportunities, executive coaching and access to potential future funding.
Sacred Writes Public Scholarships – Closed December 16
A six month scholarship paying $1,000 with the opportunity for in-depth training on pitching and other areas.
Columbia University Obama Foundation Scholars – Closed December 16
For emerging leaders in any given field. Attend the university for a year, with tuition and living costs covered.
Microgrants for Small Newsrooms – Closed December 17
Supporting 50 local independent media outlets in EU Creative Europe countries, this collection of microgrants will offer up to €5,000 for resilience, innovation, and audience-focused projects.
January
World Press Institute Fellowships – Expected To Reopen in January 2026
Funded fellowships for experienced journalists to understand how US journalism works. Spend August-October in a variety of US cities.
Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) – Closed January 2
Fellows will spend two weeks and studying journalism in Berlin and Poland where they visit key sites in Nazi history, and how it relates to issues facing their field today.
United Nations Press Fellowship (Polio Coverage) –Closed January 3
Selected fellows will participate in a virtual polio training session and receive funding to travel to a country at the forefront of polio eradication. Journalists worldwide encouraged to apply. Up to $10,000 USD on offer to cover reporting costs.
Make it Happen 2025 – Closed January 6
The Make it Happen 2025 Grants fund arts and culture projects in Waltham Forest, offering £1,000–£15,000 for creative health initiatives.
The Green Entrepreneur Programme (Sprint 1) – Closed January 7
Free training in Essex for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop sustainable businesses, with workshops, mentorship, and seed funding opportunities of up to £5,000.
Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalisation – Closed January 10
Successful applicants will spend one year at Aarhus University in Denmark, then another in either Amsterdam, London or Prague. You’ll be granted a scholarship as well as a monthly subsistence allowance.
Milena Jesenská Fellowship – Closed January 15
Spend three months at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna as part of a journalism research fellowship. You’ll get a stipend of €3,000 per month.
John S Knight Fellowships at Stanford – Closed January 15
Spend 10 months at Stanford addressing the biggest issues facing journalism. About $85,000, plus tuition and healthcare.
GEO Magazine Grant – Closed January 17
French-speaking journalists and photojournalists can apply for a €5,000 grant to work on a story that would suit GEO Mag.
O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism – Closes January 19
A nine-month fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a $75,000 stipend and other benefits. You’ll be writing stories with the potential to change policies and improve lives.
Samuel Ross Black British Artist Grants – Apply ASAP
A funding initiative for Black British artists encouraging networking, institutional support and academic support.
International AIDS Society Scholarship Programme – Closed January 22
Journalists interested in HIV issues can apply for a scholarship to attend the IAS conference, taking place July 18 to 21.
National Endowment of Democracy Fund – Closes January 28
Funding of up to $50,000 for organisations, including independent media outlets, to advance democratic goals. Average grant $50,000.
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships – Closes January 30
Provides fellows aged between 25 – 35 an opportunity to work as staff reporters in their host newsrooms, develop training skills, then implement them when they return to their home newsrooms.
TRACE Investigative Reporting Fellowship – Closes January 31
Includes a three-week orientation and training seminar at the Missouri School of Journalism, learning about ethics, writing, editing, multimedia reporting, investigative reporting and data journalism. Fellows then join one or more major U.S. media outlets for five months, followed by a final seminar in Washington. Fellows receive travel, health insurance and basic living expenses.
Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism – Closes January 31
Business and economics journalists with at least four years of experience can apply to spend an academic year at New York’s Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
AJFA Agricultural and Food Industry Journalism Contest – Closes January 31
An annual prize for journalists reporting on agriculture, food, rurality or the environment. Prizes up to 1,000 EUR for either print or audio-visual content. The application page is in French.
Nieman Foundation Fellowships (US applicants only) – Closes January 31
Virtual fellowships for racial justice and public health journalism projects. $1,325 per week for up to 12 weeks.
Joan Shorenstein Fellowship – Closes January 31
Journalists, politicians, scholars or policymakers with at least five years experience will spend a semester working at Harvard to complete a research paper on media/politics. The stipend is $30,000.
NYU The Reporting Award – Expected To Reopen January 2026
Provides up to $12,500 for a significant work of journalism, in any medium, on an under-reported subject in the public interest.
February
NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards – Closes February 1
Rewards high-calibre, publicly accessible science writing produced on behalf of an institution or other non-media organization — including campuses, government agencies, nonprofits, and others. EIWA offers a Short-Form and Long-Form category for entries; each category’s winner or winning team receives a $2,000 prize.
NASW Diversity Reporting Grants – Closed February 1
Five reporting grants of $1,000 each for project proposals focusing on how a science or health-related issue is affecting marginalized communities.
NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards – Closes February 1
Recognises investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on society, going well beyond the research findings and considering the associated ethical problems and social effects. The winner or winning team for each category receives a $2,000 prize.
Earth Journalism Network Story Grant and Training Programme for Indigenous Environmental Journalists – Closes February 3
This is a chance for indigenous environmental journalists to receive grants of up to $1,400 USD for projects addressing environmental solutions, resiliency, land rights, threat and/or specific issues indigenous communities face.
Pascal Decroos Fund– Closes February 1
A Dutch language programme, with a total of four application rounds amounting to €280,000. They aim to promote distinctive investigative journalism projects in Flanders, Belgium.
New America National Fellows Program – Closed February 3
This fellowship invites journalists, scholars, filmmakers and policymakers to work on innovative projects regarding current issues. The funding is between US$15,000 and US$30,000.
Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellowship – Closes February 7
Based in Missouri, you’ll get to work on ‘innovative projects that strengthen journalism’s future.’ Residential fellows will receive funding of $100,000 (which includes a living stipend and funding for project expenses) and non-residential fellows will receive $25,000.
The Wickers Film and TV Funding Award – Closes February 7
Awarded annually to an emerging audio producer based anywhere in the world to create an original radio or audio documentary of between 28-45 minutes. The top applicant will receive £6,000, mentorship from a top industry professional, and the chance to create a feature-length programme.
Youth Music NextGen – Closes February 7
The Youth Music NextGen Fund provides grants of up to £2,500 for early-stage musicians and creative individuals in the music industry, including those in undefined roles. Open to 18–25-year-olds (and up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf or Disabled) in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
MacDowell Colony – Closes February 10
A free programme, providing a unique space for journalists to kickstart long-form projects. Depending on the applicant’s need, a stipend is provided, in addition to funding to help reimburse journalists for travel to and from the colony.
Maynard 200 Journalism Fellowship – Closed February 12
Applicants living outside the United States need to be affiliated with a U.S.- based media outlet or organization.
Reuters Institute Journalism Fellowship – Closes February 13
A fully funded research fellowship at the University of Oxford for journalists with five years of experience or more.
Metcalf Institute Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists Fellowship – Closes February 14
Funded places, with a travel allowance and stipend to a five-day workshop to report on climate change.
Alexia Grant – Closes February 17
Student photography grants available for meaningful visual story proposals. The winner will receive $20,000 (roughly £1556.85).
Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award – Closes February 19
Win $12,500 plus research privileges and office space within New York.
Grierson Trust DocLabs: Archive Producers – Closes February 20
The Grierson Trust, in collaboration with Prime Video Pathway, is aimed at individuals with 2-3 years’ experience in TV, film, or online content production. The initiative addresses the shortage of archive producers through online and residential training, a bursary-supported placement, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
United Nations Democracy Fund – Closes February 28
Offering project grants between US$100-200,000 to civil society organisations, with one focus being media.
March
The Washington Post Stern Fellowship – Closed March 3
An opportunity for a British journalist to spend three months writing for The Washington Post.
Justice for Journalists Investigative Grants – Closed March 5
Justice for Journalists is offering grants for investigating crimes against journalists, freelancers and bloggers. Proposals will be accepted in English and Russian. The maximum grant is $80,000 USD.
Frontiers Science Journalism Residency Program – Closed March 5
Invitations are now open for science journalists worldwide for immersive residencies at European research institutions. These residencies, spanning 3 to 5 months, offer unparalleled opportunities to delve into frontier research across diverse disciplines, including social sciences and humanities. A total funding available of 600,000 EUR.
Photographers Without Borders Storyteller Grant – Closed March 7
The program will select five photography projects with a solid call to action for land and/or water protection. Selected projects will receive a US$5,000 grant.
DW Akademie – Closed March 15
Applications are now open for International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany! Starting in September, the program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management. Ten full scholarships offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe.
Curtis Brown Creative Scholarship – Closed March 16
Join our TV drama scriptwriting scholarship for writers of colour. Led by industry experts, it includes a travel stipend and software access, fostering diversity in storytelling.
TransAtlantic Media Fellowships – Closed March 24
A $3,500 scholarship for journalists based in Germany, the US, or Canada to report on social policy covering a variety of areas, including climate and energy, social policy and technology. Early applications are preferred.
ScreenSkills Bursaries – Closed March 24
A ScreenSkills bursary is a cash grant to remove the obstacles to getting into the screen industries or progressing your career. You can apply for money to pay for training fees, accommodation, care, disability access costs, equipment, software and travel.
The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award – Closed March 24
£3,000 bursary for young journalists and students on, or about to embark on, an MA or BA programme.
Creative Intern, McGann Health – Closed March 26
Start your creative career with McCann Health’s IGNITE internship. On this 15-week internship, you will gain insights into global advertising, creative strategy, and design. Learn from award-winning mentors, work on live client briefs, and develop skills in campaign creation, client presentations, and problem-solving.
European Local Cross-Border Journalism Fund – Closed March 27
Do you have appealing, engaging stories from your city that you want to share? If this is you, apply for this cross-borders fund. There is €475,000 to be distributed across four application rounds, which can be used to cover costs of living, travel, interpreters, etc.
HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship – Closed March 30
Part of the Breakthrough Writers Programme, this scholarship will take you to central London, where you will work on a novel. This scholarship will give you access to training and workshops led by a critically acclaimed author.
Biodiversity Media Fund, Earth Journalism Network and Arcadia – Closed March 30
EJN and Arcadia are offering Biodiversity Media Grants of between €10,000-12,000 to boost media coverage on conservation. Projects should enhance journalism networks, train journalists, and address biodiversity issues, with a focus on high-biodiversity regions like the Amazon and Central Africa.
The Printing Charity Rising Stars – Closed March 30
Funding of up to £1500 will go towards training or equipment to help your career progress.
Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE) – Closed March 31
A funding stream set to support talented 18 -30 year olds to create positive impacts through social enterprise. There will be five winners in total, with a £60,000 prize fund and £100,000 worth of business support.
Association of British Science Writers Diversity Scholarship – Closed March 31
Full-cost scholarships to attend the Science Journalism Summer School for journalists from disadvantaged backgrounds, including applications from ethnic minorities, with disabilities or from deprived communities.
Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme 2025 – Closed March 31
A six-month mentoring and bursary scheme for people from underprivileged backgrounds to learn investigative journalism. Open to UK and republic of Ireland residents only. Applicants must be 18 years old.
ifs internationale filmschule köln Scholarship – Closed March 31
An opportunity to enroll on the film school’s MA Digital Narratives program with a scholarship covering three semesters of study. Awarded to master’s students with outstanding academic achievements.
April
Rosalynn Center Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism – Closed April 2
Training and stipends available for eight stellar journalists covering mental ill health. Candidates will be selected for a yearlong journalism fellowship offering a $10,000 USD stipend, training and networking opportunities.
National Association of Science Writers Peggy Girshman Ideas Grants – Closed April 4
Freelance writers and journalists are eligible for a USD 15,000 grant to support science writers in their professional lives and/or benefit the field of science writing. Projects must outline diversity, equity, and inclusion plans in project development, execution, and outreach.
Bakala Foundation’s Journey Program – Closed April 6
Scholarships for university students to attend a journalism Bootcamp in Prague.
McGraw Business Journalism Spring Scholarships – Closed April 14
Up to $15,000 USD to help fund a business story or investigation.
CUNY Business Journalism Fellows – Closed April 14
Grants up to $15,000 to cover critical issues within the global economy, finance and business for US publications.
Free Camera Operation and Production Course – Closed April 13
Immerse yourself in a five-day camera operations course tailored for 18 to 25-year-olds from London borough of Newham, offering comprehensive training in camera handling, composition, lighting, and production techniques. Gain hands-on experience, industry insights, and access to exclusive job opportunities upon completion.
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship – Closed April 20
A year-long fellowship, including placements with the New York Times and Boston Globe, reporting on human rights.
Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Grants – Closed April 29
Five story grants up to 1,000 EUR each for independent reporting covering biodiversity issues . This can include solutions-based approaches, investigations or creative, technological solutions.
AI Academy for Small Newsrooms – Closed April 30
A free, 6-month online programme starting in September, offering tutorage and guidance on AI-powered technologies relationship with journalism. A total of 20 places on offer, for small newsrooms based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Journalism Diversity Fund – Closed April 30
Funding for an NCTJ Accredited Course for those from a socially or ethnically diverse background.
May
Mørning People Fund – Closed May 1
Up to £4,000 is on offer for anyone who needs help bringing a brilliant, creative idea to life.
Nick Lewis Scholarship – Closed May 13
£10,000 scholarship for incoming students with an unconditional offer City, University of London to study their MA in International Journalism. Includes a fee reduction of £2,000 given by the City’s Journalism department.
Creative Future Writer’s Award – Closed May 14
This annual development programme for talented writers from underrepresented backgrounds awards groundbreaking poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from new writers. There are various cash prizes on offer, as well as professional training opportunities and the chance to publish your work in an anthology.
Other Award Schemes
We are aware of several other schemes that have run in the past, but we are unable to provide details of when or if they will reopen. We will provide new information as soon as it becomes available.
- Heart of Glass Writer in Residence
- International AIDS Society Fellowship
- Shutterstock The Create Fund
- Substack Local
- Roundhouse Creative Self Made Accelerator
- Diverse Writers Programme
- Lénaïc Fund for Quality Journalism
- Filmmakers Without Border
- The Rockefeller Fund
- Women Deliver Reporting Grants
- Thomson Foundation Journalism Now Scholarship
- Make Your Own Masters
- Sentient Media Journalism Fund