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Young Journalist Award, 2023

Awarded by Thomson Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Other

Funding Type

Partial Funding · varies

Eligible Courses

Journalism

Eligible Nationalities

Open to candidates from countries with a gross national income per capita of less than $20,000

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Provider

Thomson Foundation

Last Verified On

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Overview

The Thomson Foundation, in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), is granting the Young Journalist Award, 2023 to young journalists to submit their best stories.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

  • Be aged 30 or under
  • Be from (or working in) a country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below USD 20,000
  • Submit original journalistic work produced within the last 12 months before the deadline
  • Report from their home country or a comparable qualifying country based on income criteria
  • Provide English translations if work is not in English.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit:

  • A portfolio of 3 published or broadcast pieces
  • Work created within the previous 12 months
  • Written summaries (typically explaining story impact and context)
  • Verification of authorship/editor confirmation
  • English translations if needed
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  • The deadline of Young Journalist Award, 2023 is Expired.
  • Young Journalist Award, 2023 is offered to Other degree.
  • Young Journalist Award, 2023 is offered for Journalism.
  • Young Journalist Award, 2023 is open for: Open to candidates from countries with a gross national income per capita of less than $20,000.
  • Young Journalist Award, 2023 is offered by Thomson Foundation.
  • Young Journalist Award, 2023 covers Partial Funding, varies.