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Application Deadline: April 16, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 International News Media Association Elevate Scholarship Programme. The Africa Elevate Scholarship programme is specifically designed to provide a leg-up for talented people – to elevate careers with a spark that INMA is uniquely in a position to provide. INMA is about the business of journalism. And we seek to provide a portal to opportunities whether your future interest is audience development, product & tech, advertising, marketing, or data.
Requirements
- Successful applicants will be employed by a news media organisation in Africa, under the age of 35, in the news industry less than 5 years, and demonstrate a need for on-the-job training and education.
- The class will be capped at 75 applicant
Benefits
Four Africa- and mentorship-focused virtual modules covering:
- Understanding the business of media
- Navigating the corridors of power in media
- What to know now about digital transformation
- How AI is being deployed at media companies
- Access to livestream virtual modules and recordings
- Access to private WhatsApp group for peer communications
- Recognition of your selection to the programme
- Certification after verified completion of all four modules
- One year of INMA individual membership
Program Timeline:
Deadline to apply : April 16
Class participants to be announced May 29
Mentorship modules
June 19: Understanding the business of media
July 24: Navigating the corridors of power in media
August 14: What to know now about digital transformation
September 18: How AI is being deployed at media companies
For More Information:
- The One Young World Leading Scholarship Program 2026 for emerging Young Leaders (Fully Funded to One Young World Summit in CapeTown, South Africa.)
- DAAD 2026 Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture in Germany (Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program 2027 for Master’s & PhD study in South Korea (Fully Funded)
- Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026/2027 for Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Fully Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- The DAAD STEM Master’s Scholarships 2026 for Students from Developing Countries (Funded) – Scholarship Opportunities
- University of Auckland International Excellence Scholarship 2026-27 in New Zealand
- Seoul National University Scholarships 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)
