Journalism Diversity Fund schedule

View the Journalism Diversity Fund application schedule, with dates for shortlisting, interviews and bursaries being awarded.

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 2024-25 is as follows:

First application round

Deadline for applications Wednesday, 1 May 2024 at 5pm
Shortlist announced Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Interview day Friday, 24 May 2024
Bursaries awarded Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Second application round

Deadline for applications Wednesday, 19 June 2024 at 5pm
Shortlist announced Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Interview day Friday, 12 July 2024
Bursaries awarded Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Third application round

Deadline for applications Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 5pm
Shortlist announced Thursday, 8 August 2024
Interview day Friday, 16 August 2024
Bursaries awarded Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Fourth application round

Deadline for applications Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 5pm
Shortlist announced Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Interview day Friday, 6 December 2024
Bursaries awarded Wednesday,  11 December 2024

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