A fair and trusted media is vital for a healthy democracy. Fundamental to that is ensuring that the future of the industry is in safe and trusted hands. The Walkley Foundation is committed to supporting those talented emerging journalists who will continue the legacy of ethical, fair and far-reaching reporting.
The Foundation’s scholarship, fellowship and leadership programs, coupled with Awards programs like the Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year, have supported early and mid-career journalists, lowered barriers to entry to the profession for a more diverse group of journalists, and helped ensure that the future of the industry is in good hands.
We have several scholarships and fellowships running throughout each year. Click through on the below programs for more details.
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- Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine (open 4 March – 15 April 2024)
- The WIN News Scholarship (open 4 March – 15 April 2024)
- Walkley Indigenous Scholarship with Junkee Media and 10 News First, Supported by BHP (open 4 March – 15 April 2024)
- Walkley Opportunity Scholarship with AAP and SBS, supported by Ampol (opens August 2024)
- William Buckland Foundation Fellowship with The Age (opens August 2024)
- The Esme Fenston Fellowship (currently closed)
- Our Watch Fellowships (currently closed)
Scholarships: How it works
The Walkley Foundation collaborates with our media stakeholders from all sectors of the industry to provide a program that offers increased access to a career in the media for journalists from all backgrounds. These placements offer hands-on experience within a leading media organisation’s newsroom.
Hosting a scholarship winner: Scholarship winners receive a stipend for the duration of the placement and all payments are administered by the Walkley Foundation. Media organisations from all sectors of the industry are invited to apply.
Fund a scholarship: If you would like to discuss how you can support the next generation of journalists contact Corinne Podger, Senior Manager, Programs and Education.