International News Media Association (INMA) Elevate Scholarship Programme 2026 for news media professionals.

Applications are now open for the 2026 International News Media Association (INMA) Elevate Scholarship Programme. 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.

WORTH

  • Registration to two global master classes (Subscriber Retention, Newsrooms & AI, Subscriber Acquisition, Product & Tech, Digital Advertising, Young Audiences)

Two Africa- and mentorship-focused virtual modules covering:

  • Understanding the business of media
  • Navigating the corridors of power in media

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 two mentoring sessions and two master classes
  • One year of INMA individual membership

ELIGIBILITY

  • 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 50 applicants. 

DEADLINE: April 17, 2026

To apply and for more information, visit here.

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