The successful recipients in the second round of bursaries for 2012/2013 are: Nadya Ahmed, Jonathan Cronshaw, Khaleda Rahman, Sophie Mei Lan Slack and Richard Wilson.
They will be studying NCTJ-accredited courses at Nottingham Trent University, Leeds Trinity University College, News Associates London, University of Salford and Lambeth College.
Interviews took place at the NCTJ offices in Newport, Essex, on Friday 10 August.
The panels, which consisted of Graham Dudman, editorial development director, News International; Laurie Tucker, day editor, Sky Sports News; Colleen Harris, journalist and presenter, BBC Essex; Bob Satchwell, executive director, Society of Editors; Alice Ryan, content editor, Cambridge Magazines; and Barry Hunt, commercial editor, Archant Herts and Cambs, quizzed interviewees on their passion for journalism, financial need and diversity.
Bursaries are awarded four times a year to students studying an NCTJ-accredited course. They are awarded to students from socially or ethnically diverse backgrounds and can help them cover the cost of course fees and living expenses.
The third group of bursaries for the academic year September 2012- August 2013 are now open. The application deadline will be Friday 26 October 2012 at 5pm.
About the Journalism Diversity Fund
The NCTJ says: “The Journalism Diversity Fund was set up by those in the media industry who want to join together to support the training of journalists from ethnically and socially diverse backgrounds.
Editors recognize it is vital that journalists reporting the news reflect the communities they serve. The fund is aimed at people without the financial means to attend NCTJ training courses. Courses are run at universities, colleges and private training providers across the UK.
Applicants can be sixth formers, graduates, mature students, or professionals looking for a career change, but all need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to journalism and the potential to be successful.”
