Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants for the INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship aimed at accelerating careers and fostering community through mentorship of high-potential young professionals in Africa.
The Africa Elevate Scholarship programme is specifically designed to provide a leg-up for talented people to elevate careers with a spark that INMA is uniquely in a position to provide. INMA is abut the business of journalism seeking to provide a portal to opportunities in audience development, product & tech, advertising, marketing, or data.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): International News Media Association (INMA)
- Host Institution(s): INMA
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: All study level
- Nationality: Africans
See Also: DAAD Leadership for Africa scholarship 2026 [Fully Funded]
INMA Africa Elevate Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the INMA Africa Elevate Scholarships 2026, Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be under the age of 35 years.
- Must be in the news industry less than 5 years.
- Demonstrate a need for on-the-job training and education.
- Must be below senior management level.
- Must aspire to learn more about the business of news
- Must aim to e in news media for the long-term and, potentially, a future leader
- Must commit to participating in all four modules.
Scholarship Benefits
- Registration to two global master classes (Subscriber Retention, Newsrooms & AI, Subscriber Acquisition, Product & Tech, Digital Advertising, Young Audiences).
- Two Africa- and mentorship-focused virtual modules covering: Understanding the business of media Navigating the corridors of power in media.
- Access to livestream virtual modules and recordings.
- Access to private WhatsApp group for peer communications.
- Recognition of your selection to the programme.
- Certification after verified completion of two mentoring sessions and two master classes.
- One year of INMA individual membership
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Applicants can apply by themselves by clicking here to go directly to the application or they can nominate someone by following the link and indicating that they are nominating a colleague. When nominating someone, do well to submit the name, contact details, and why you think they should be nominated. Your nominee will then be asked to fill in the application form herself/himself.
Application Deadline: 17th April, 2026