Partial Master's Degree

Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2026

University of Canterbury

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism is offered by the University of Canterbury for students who have graduated from the university's Journalism program. It provides partial funding of NZD 25,000 for one year to travel overseas and research news media and other means of public communication. Preference is given to proposals likely to benefit New Zealand. Applicants of any nationality may apply, but must have completed a Journalism qualification at the University of Canterbury, have three years of professional journalism experience, and be employed as journalists. The scholarship can be used in any country. To apply, candidates must submit an online application, including an outline of the content to be published and a letter of support from their intended media partner or publisher. The deadline is rolling.

Eligibility

Applicants may be of any nationality.
Must have completed the requirements for a qualification in the Journalism program from the University of Canterbury.
Must have three years of professional experience in journalism.
Must be employed as journalists.
Must demonstrate how their research during the tenure of the scholarship would reach an audience.
Must provide an outline of the content that would be published along with a letter of support from their intended media partner or publisher.

Benefits

The scholarship is valued at NZD 25,000.
Funds are for travel overseas to research news media and other means of public communication.
The tenure is one year.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Canterbury.
Provide an outline of the content that would be published.
Include a letter of support from your intended media partner or publisher.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/robert-bell-travelling-scholarship-in-journalism