Summary:
The Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme 2024 is a tribute to the brave and talented Northern Irish investigative journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed by militant republicans in Derry in April 2019. The scheme aims to train and mentor aspiring journalists or those who are just starting their journalism career, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. The scheme is inspired by Lyra’s perseverance to pursue investigative journalism despite personal challenges, such as disability, caregiving, and class bias.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must be from underrepresented backgrounds, such as people from low-income families, people of color, people with disabilities, Travellers, and anyone who cannot afford the #CIJSummer training.
- They should be residents of the UK or the Republic of Ireland and at least 18 years old.
- They should have a passion for investigative journalism and a desire to learn new skills.
Benefits:
- The grant offers training and mentoring, as well as travel and accommodation in London to attend the CIJSummer Conference 2024, depending on the trainees’ needs.
- The scheme helps trainees develop their investigative journalism skills and network with other journalists and experts.
- The scheme supports trainees to pursue their journalistic projects and ambitions.
Type:
- The scheme is a five-month bursary that combines both online and in-person training and mentoring.
- The scheme is funded by the Lorana Sullivan Foundation and Lyra McKee’s family.
Award and Location:
- The scheme is organized by the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) and focuses on the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
- The scheme awards six bursaries to selected trainees.
Deadline:
Sunday, 1 April 2024 at 23:59 BST.
For more information and how to apply, you can visit the official scheme page.
