Call to Apply: INMA/GNI Elevate Scholarships 2022/2023 for Young Professionals

The International News Media Association (INMA) and Google News Initiative (GNI) are pleased to announce the commencement of the Elevate Scholarships 2022/23 designed to equip new faces and voices with strong news industry fundamentals as well as networking and mentoring opportunities.

The Elevate Scholarship programme is designed to strengthen the future of the news business by embracing and elevating historically under-represented and disadvantaged groups below the senior management level at news media companies.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): International News Media Association (INMA) &Google News Initiative (GNI)

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): INMA

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: 50

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: All Nationalities




Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the INMA/GNI Elevate Scholarships 2022/23, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have obtained relevant certifications in the media space.
• The scholarship is for those in early- to mid-level career positions at a news media company. These positions might include marketing coordinators, writers, Web developers, designers, event coordinators, public relations heads, data developers, and many others. Individuals who apply will be looking to grow their career, develop leadership skills, and move into higher level positions within their companies.
• Be employed by a news media company.
• Hold a position below senior management at your organization.
• Be in the business of news media for less than 15 years.
• Applicants must be under the age of 45.
• Must aspire to become a top manager at a news media company.
• Be a part of an under-represented and disadvantaged group within your country.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants for the INMA/GNI Elevate Scholarships 2022/23 are to complete an online application by the application deadline by either applying by oneself or by nomination by a colleague.

Application Deadline: September 23, 2022

To Get More Information: Visit the Official Website