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 |