Young Journalist Award 2025 – All Expenses Paid Trip to London!

Are you a passionate young journalist making waves in investigative reporting? Here’s your chance to gain international recognition! Applications are now open for the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2025 – a fully funded opportunity that could take you to London, UK for the prestigious Foreign Press Association (FPA) Awards.

This award celebrates fearless, impactful journalism that brings social issues to light. If you’ve produced exceptional work between August 2024 and August 2025, this is your time to shine.

Program Overview

Award Name: Young Journalist Award 2025
Hosted In: London, United Kingdom
Organized By: Thomson Foundation in partnership with the UK’s Foreign Press Association (FPA)
Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2025
Funding: Fully Funded (No application fee, IELTS/TOEFL not required)

What’s Covered? (Financial Benefits)

If selected, you’ll enjoy a fully sponsored trip to London, including:

Round-trip airfare
Hotel accommodation
Daily meals
Local transportation
Full access to the FPA Media Awards ceremony

Why Apply? (Program Benefits)

Global Exposure: Attend the prestigious FPA Media Awards in London
Skill Enhancement: Sharpen your journalism skills through global networking
Recognition: Be acknowledged for producing stories that matter
Impact: Showcase journalism that drives change and exposes social issues

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2025 Young Journalist Award, you must:

Be 30 years old or younger by November 25, 2025
Submit 3 published or broadcast stories (print, audio, video, or online)
Ensure stories were published between August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2025
Provide a summary (max 200 words) for each story explaining its topic and impact
Submit all entries in English (with translations if necessary)
Include a verification letter from an editor or publisher confirming authenticity
Ensure all work is original and plagiarism-free
Clarify your role if the work was produced as part of a team