If you’re aiming to break into journalism, the costs of training, living expenses, and getting started can be a serious obstacle — especially for those from backgrounds underrepresented in media. But routes into the industry are opening up: a wide range of bursaries, scholarships, and targeted funding schemes exist to help aspiring journalists pursue their ambitions, no matter their circumstances.

Below you’ll find a curated list of the most useful support and funding options available in the UK right now, with details on who they’re for, how to apply, and what each scheme offers. Whether you’re fresh out of university, a new recruit, a budding freelancer with a project to pitch or in the midst of switching careers, these resources could make all the difference to your future in journalism.

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NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund

The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) provides bursaries to........

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