Journalism is one of the least diverse professions in the world. When newsrooms don’t reflect the society they serve, stories are missed, divisions deepen and trust in the media declines. This pushes people towards less reliable sources of information.
Through our programmes, we remove the barriers that prevent talented people from underrepresented backgrounds from entering and progressing in journalism. By helping them reach their potential, we make the industry fairer whilst ensuring it reflects a wider range of perspectives. This gives audiences a fuller, more accurate picture of the world.
We create pathways for people from underrepresented backgrounds to enter and thrive in journalism. This makes the the industry fairer and enriches journalism as a whole.
We achieve this through:
Our Scott Trust Bursary scheme, which provides tuition fees for MAs in journalism with mentoring, paid work placements and the opportunity to work at the Guardian after graduation
Our Emerging Voices Awards, which champions fresh perspectives on important issues
Over 150 journalism careers launched.
Hundreds of stories written for the Guardian and other news outlets like the BBC, Financial Times, New York Times and the Huffington Post.
Bursary alumni have broken a wide range of impactful stories including the partygate scandal, an investigation into moderation on TikTok and a story about injustice in football.
The success of the bursary has led to similar programmes in the US and Australia, demonstrating its power to break down barriers to entry in journalism.
13 young award winners have had opinion pieces published in the Guardian, opening a doorway to their careers and ensuring that their voices are heard on issues that matter to them.
We want to change more lives by reaching more young people in more places. The work we do is rooted in social justice. By making journalism more inclusive, we amplify and celebrate voices that are too often excluded from the industry. With enough support, we can launch new initiatives and reach more people with our bursary and award schemes. With your support we could:
