Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at University of Canterbury 2025
The Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism at the University of Canterbury offers partial funding of NZD 25,000 for a one‑year overseas research stint. It targets recent journalism graduates with three years of professional experience, requiring a publishable research plan and media partner support. Applications close on 1 November 2025 and must be submitted online.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Journalism
University
University of Canterbury
Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship in Journalism – University of Canterbury 2025
This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 25,000 for a one‑year research period abroad. It is aimed at candidates who have completed a journalism qualification at the University of Canterbury and possess at least three years of professional journalism experience.
Key Details
- Degree level: Masters
- Field of study: Journalism
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 25,000
- Host institution: University of Canterbury
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; must hold a journalism degree from the University of Canterbury; must have three years of professional journalism experience; must be currently employed as a journalist.
- Application deadline: 01 Nov, 2025
Application Process
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official form. The application should include a detailed research outline, a plan for publishing the findings, and a letter of support from the intended media partner or publisher.
Selection Criteria
Preference is given to proposals that are likely to benefit New Zealand. Successful scholars receive the full scholarship amount of NZD 25,000 to support their overseas research.
Apply here: Robert Bell Travelling Scholarship application
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