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 16Class participants to be announced May 29
Mentorship modulesJune 19: Understanding the business of mediaJuly 24: Navigating the corridors of power in mediaAugust 14: What to know now about digital transformationSeptember 18: How AI is being deployed at media companies
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: April 16, 2025.
