About the Scheme

Our highly competitive scheme is unique because we offer mentoring to women at all stages of their career. Whether you're looking to progress, change specialisms, or move into new areas of journalism, mentors can help by providing guidance and honest advice. The scheme is now in its 9th year and has successfully matched 700 mentees.

 Who Can Apply 

To be eligible for the mentee program, you must:

• Have been working in a journalism role for the past two years and not currently studying

• Not have participated in a mentor scheme within the last 12 months

• Be committed to four meetings during the scheme either in person or online

• Be a member of Women in Journalism. If you are not a member, you can apply here

How It Works

• Mentees and mentors are carefully matched based on experience, interests, and career goals

• The mentee sets three specific goals to achieve during that year

• At the end of each meeting, you'll schedule the next one and agree on what the mentee should accomplish before then

Applications

Applications for the 2026 scheme open on Nov 1st and close on Nov 30th. Results will be announced by the end of December. If you are unsuccessful, we encourage you to apply again next year.