The Elevate Scholarship programme is designed to strengthen the future of the news business by embracing and elevating historically under-represented and disadvantaged groups in early- to mid-level positions at news media companies in all regions of the world. These groups include ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, access to higher education and more, says the INMA. 

According to the INMA, the scholarship recipients gain news industry business fundamentals that will propel their individual careers, with the bigger picture goal of infusing the industry with the talent it needs to face today's challenging business landscape.

"INMA is proud to continue to champion the inclusion and growth of under-represented professionals in the news media industry," says Earl J. Wilkinson, Executive Director and CEO of INMA. "The news industry is stronger when we include perspectives that represent the communities we serve, engendering audience trust and growth."

The association concludes that the scholarship includes free access to three INMA master classes in 2025 and a one-year INMA membership.

Individuals are encouraged to view the 50 professionals selected for Elevate Scholarships here. 

For more information, visit www.inma.org. 

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