CJF Bursary for BIPOC Journalism Students

Direct application

$5,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

BIPOC students in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism program who have demonstrated commitment to high journalistic standards may apply.

One annual bursary of $5,000 is awarded.

Submit two to three samples of classwork or freelance reporting (writing, video, audio, photography, editing, or other journalistic forms), a statement of intent about post-graduation journalism plans (written or video), a short bio, resume, and answers about how the bursary would help. A Canadian Journalism Foundation selection panel chooses the recipient.

The bursary is funded by Toronto communications firm Media Profile.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Two to three samples of classwork or freelance reporting
  • Statement of intent about post-graduation journalism plans
  • Short bio
  • Resume
  • Responses explaining how the bursary would help
  • Work samples may be writing, video, audio, photography, editing, or another journalistic form.
  • The statement of intent may be written or video.