About
Founded in 1990, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) fosters excellence in journalism through the support and recognition of emerging and experienced journalists and their organizations and enhances the public's understanding of fact-based journalism. The CJF facilitates dialogue about the role of journalism in Canadian society and the ongoing challenges for journalism in the digital era through its J-Talks public speakers series, awards programs, and fellowships. Through its fellowship programs, the Foundation provides opportunities for journalism education, training and research to encourage a diverse Canadian media.
Funding Opportunities
Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award
The Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award is an annual program that honours the memory and legacy of Tom Hanson, an award-winning Canadian Press photographer who died suddenly in 2009 at age 41. The award offers a six-week paid internship at The Canadian Press head office in Toronto for a photojournalist in the early stages of their career. The internship is designed to give photographers trying to break into the business the chance to perform on the national stage and gain valuable experience working for Canada's national news agency. The program is open to any Canadian photojournalist who has been in the business for less than five years, including students, freelancers, and photographers working at regional publications. Applicants submit a portfolio of their work to a selection committee comprised of Canadian Journalism Foundation board members, photographers and photo editors from The Canadian Press and daily newspapers, and members of Tom Hanson's family.
CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship
The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship is offered to a First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalist with one to ten years of experience to explore an issue of interest, while being hosted for four months at a CBC location. The award aims to foster better comprehension of Indigenous issues in Canada's major media and community outlets. The successful applicant will spend four months with CBC Indigenous, receive a stipend of $30,000 provided by The Canadian Journalism Foundation, and write or produce a piece or series upon completion of their fellowship opportunity, which will be considered for publication or broadcast by CBC News. This enhanced format reflects the CJF's commitment to providing deeper, more meaningful professional development opportunities that allow Indigenous journalists to fully integrate into newsroom operations and develop richer, more impactful stories.
CJF Black Journalism Fellowships
The CJF Black Journalism Fellowships aim to amplify Black voices, improve coverage of Black issues in the news and cultivate future Black media leaders. The program offers multiple fellowship categories that provide unique opportunities for early-career Black journalists with one-to-five years of experience to be hosted for six months at major Canadian news organizations including CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail, CTV News, or at the Institute for Better Health (IJB) at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Each fellowship is designed to support professional development and foster the next generation of Black journalists in Canada. The program has been running since 2021 and has supported numerous fellows across different newsrooms and specializations. Fellows receive comprehensive support including a stipend and hands-on experience in professional newsrooms, working alongside experienced journalists and contributing to important stories about Black communities and issues.
CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists
The CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists is a $5,000 annual bursary funded by Toronto-based PR & creative agency Media Profile, a long-time CJF partner. The bursary is open to Black, Indigenous and Other People of Colour (BIPOC) students in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism program. It is designed to support students who have demonstrated strong engagement with the BIPOC community and a commitment to high journalistic standards. Applicants will be asked to submit samples of classwork or freelance reporting in the form of written work, video, audio, video editing or other journalistic forms. They will also be asked to share a statement of intent about what they want to do in journalism upon graduation. A selection panel from The Canadian Journalism Foundation will consider applications and select one recipient annually.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 5
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- cjf-fjc.ca
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