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.
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INMA Elevate Scholarship Programme
Aim and Benefits of INMA Elevate Scholarship Programme
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
Requirements for INMA Elevate Scholarship Programme Qualification
- 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
Interview date, Process and Venue for INMA Elevate Scholarship Programme
Timeline:
Deadline to apply : April 16
Class participants to be announced May 29
Mentorship modules
June 19: Understanding the business of media
July 24: Navigating the corridors of power in media
August 14: What to know now about digital transformation
September 18: How AI is being deployed at media companies
Application Deadline
April 16, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
International News Media Association (INMA) on www.surveymonkey.com to apply
For more details,visit INMA webpage