It’s just a week until we open the next round of applications for our mentoring programme.

Apprentice and early-career journalists from across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and – for the first time this year – the Republic of Ireland are invited to apply to join the John Schofield Trust Fellowship.

Successful applicants will be provided with an experienced journalist mentor, a world-class professional matched specifically to the new Fellow’s background and professional interests. Our current rota of Senior Fellows includes the great and the good of UK news media, and can be viewed here.

The programme also includes access to exclusive monthly masterclasses and invitations to in-person events for further training and networking opportunities. New Fellows will become members of the Trust’s Fellowship in perpetuity, gaining a source of help, inspiration and encouragement that remains throughout their working life.

Applications from aspiring journalists from under-represented or marginalised backgrounds are strongly encouraged. The Trust exists to create more diverse newsrooms that truly reflect society. Joining our Fellowship means becoming part of a diverse community that represents the future of the news industry.

As part of this year’s offer, new Fellows will have access to The New York Times for the duration of their 12-month programme, enabling them to access high quality global journalism to support their learning and professional development whilst taking their first steps in the industry.