Featured byCity St George's, University of London
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
£6,000 towards living costs.
Scholarship coverage
- living expenses
Description
The Richard Beeston Bursary is designed to support an overseas student studying the MA International Journalism programme.
The award honors the legacy of Richard Beeston, a distinguished foreign correspondent and Foreign Editor of The Times, by helping aspiring international journalists pursue postgraduate study in London.
The bursary contributes towards living expenses during the academic year.
Benefits
£6,000 bursary towards living costs.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold an offer for the MA International Journalism programme for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Be an overseas (international) student.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Journalism
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
08 Jun 2027
Applicants must submit a 500-word essay by email to scc-scholarships@city.ac.uk on the following topic:
"How has the framing of recent geopolitical crises in your country or region by international correspondents influenced your decision to study international journalism?"
The essay should include personal reflections on how foreign correspondents influence the news ecosystem in the applicant's home country.
Applicants should include "BEESTON Bursary" in the email subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online.