City University of London Change Makers Program in Journalism 2024

Change Makers is a philanthropically funded programme providing scholarships and bursaries to UK-based students with home fee status from underrepresented backgrounds who want to study either the MA Podcasting or MA Broadcast Journalism course.

There are two awards available for the 2024/25 academic year:

1. The Spotify Podcast Scholarship 
2. The Goalhanger Podcasts Bursary.

 

 

 

• Table of Content
• About City University London
• City University of London Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of City University of London Masters Scholarship
• City University of London Masters Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for City University of London Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About City University London

City, University of London (formerly known as City University London until 2016 and commonly called City) is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university when The City University, London was created by royal charter in 1966. The Inns of Court School of Law, which merged with City in 2001, was established in 1852, making it the former City University's oldest constituent part. On 1 September 2016, City joined the federal University of London, becoming part of the 18 Colleges and ten research insti... continue reading

City University of London Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• SponsorCity University London
• City to study London
• School to study City University London
• Course to study View courses
• Application Deadline June 28, 2024

Aim and Benefits of City University of London Masters Scholarship

Goalhanger Podcasts are funding a bursary of £5,000 for one student on either the MA Podcasting or MA Broadcast Journalism course who meets the criteria.

City University of London Masters Scholarship Courses

• Broadcast Journalism and Podcasting

Requirements for City University of London Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Hold an unconditional offer for the MA Podcasting or MA Broadcast Journalism at City, University of London for the 2024/25 academic year
• For applicants on MA Broadcast Journalism you must also confirm that you will opt for the podcasting elective
• Be able to demonstrate financial need through production of a case for support
• Available to UK-based students with home fee status.

Application Deadline

June 28, 2024

How to Apply

Applicants will be assessed based on the above criteria for each award. Please note each successful applicant will only be eligible to receive one award.

Please submit a 600-word essay outlining your financial situation and why you wish to pursue a career in podcasting.

When applying, please ensure the subject line of the email reads: CHANGE MAKERS APPLICATION

Please send your application to: [email protected]

Application deadline: 5pm Friday 28 June 2024.

The successful applicant will be notified by Monday 15 July 2024.

Other information

• The name of the award recipient will be shared with the donor.
• The recipient will be required to submit a one page report at the end of the academic year which will be sent to the donor.
• The recipient may be asked to provide a testimonial on the impact the award has made.

For more details visit: City University of London website.