Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship DSF

Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship

An immersive scholarship program

The Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship is an annual initiative of the Danish Siddiqui Foundation aimed at supporting aspiring journalists at the postgraduate level. The scholarship is awarded to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical journalism and storytelling grounded in truth, empathy, and integrity.

Recipients are selected based on their academic promise, journalistic potential, and dedication to covering issues that matter. The scholarship provides financial support and access to mentorship opportunities, helping students pursue their education and develop impactful journalism projects.

Through this initiative, the foundation seeks to invest in the next generation of journalists who will uphold the values of responsible and courageous reporting.

Scholarship

Remove financial barriers in journalism education and help students achieve their journalist dreams

Mentorship

Guided program to enable students to get career guidance, gain journalism insights, and learn new skills from mentees

Project

Complete a project that reflects the essence of journalism, encapsulating your interpretation of the chosen theme

Support & Guidance

from start to finish

For an enriching learning experience, the foundation provides support and professional guidance to each scholar during the duration of the study

Meet The Recipients

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The process is easy!

1

Check eligibility

Students having an active admission offer or pursuing Masters’s degree in journalism from a govt university

2

fill application form

A chance to make your application stand out from other applicants by answering our simple questions

3

give interview

Discussion with the interview panel to help them better understand the applicant’s career goals & aspirations

You ask, we answer

This section helps answer some queries that will help you while applying for the scholarship program.

Preference will be given to applicants from economically weaker sections (income less than Rs. 350,000) who’ve secured admission in a Masters journalism degree courses at a government college

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial needs. The decision made by the selection panel will be considered final.

The Scholarship is for one (1) year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate on case to case basis and shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the college. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two (2) years.

You can send applications for scholarship once you’ve secured admission in the college. The submission deadline is March 31 for every year

Yes. You may apply to more than one college simultaneously. However, you should mention this in the application form.

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