ECSJ Diversity Scholarships
Please submit your application by noon Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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I am currently a member of the ABSW
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YES
NO - only ABSW members are eligible please consider joining the ABSW to apply
I am a British citizen and/or have the right to live and work/study in the UK. I will be living/working/studying in the UK at the time of the ECSJ 2026
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YES
NO - unfortunately you are therefore not eligible for the diversity scholarships
I am aged 18+.
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YES
NO - unfortunately you are therefore not eligible for the diversity scholarships
Student Applicants Only: I am currently studying in higher education, or undertaking further education towards a vocational qualification in journalism or media.
YES
NO - unfortunately you are therefore not eligible for the diversity scholarships
Name
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First name
Last name
Job Title or Course of Study
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Employer/Educational Institution/Freelance
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Email
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example@example.com
Which of the following diversity criteria do you meet?
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You are from a Black and/or other minority group in the UK
You have a disability as defined in the UK Equality Act of 2010
You are a carer
Your home is in a region included in the ‘most deprived 20%’ of your government’s IMD database
I am applying due to financial hardship
Please supply a brief outline of how you meet the diversity criteria or outline how your current financial situation leaves you unable to attend without assistance (maximum 100 words)
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0/100
What do you hope to gain from attending the ECSJ? How will it help your professional development? (maximum 500 words)
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0/500
Please supply up to three links to relevant pieces of work
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Estimated cost of attending ECSJ 2026. Please indicate the likely costs of return travel and accomodation for the ECSJ 2026 (max covered Tue/Wed/Thu night). This is to enable us to award as many scholarships as possible within our available scholarship budget. Your application will NOT be judged on these costs and they will in no way prejudice your application. Please bear in mind the environmental impact of your travel and ensure you consider the option of travelling by rail from the UK.
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