Thomson Foundation 2024 Young Journalist Award


Since 2013 our Young Journalist Award has celebrated the outstanding young talent in the media profession. The award is an opportunity for those brilliant young journalists to demonstrate a wealth of investigative journalism, and, in doing so hold power to account. 

The annual competition is organised in partnership with the UK's Foreign Press Association (FPA) and is presented at their annual awards event in London.The competition enables journalists aged 30 and under, from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than USD20,000, to send in their best stories.

The entries are scrutinised by the foundation and then independent, expert, FPA judges. The three finalists are flown to London to attend the gala award night in London, along with a host of other potential award winners and leading figures from the world of journalism. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Entrants must be 30 years of age or under on 25 November 2024.
  • You must hail from a country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $20,000
  • Entries can be in any language, but they must be accompanied by a verbatim English-language translation

Offered Benefits

The top three finalists will have the honour of being flown to London, where they will attend the glitzy award night alongside potential award winners and luminaries from the world of journalism. It’s an exceptional chance for networking, inspiration, and global exposure.

Application Process

Go to Thomson Foundation on docs.google.com to apply
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