Queen lends support to new award scheme for young journalists

Up and coming journalists aged between 18 and 30 are being offered the chance to win up to £2,500 in cash and career mentoring under a new awards initiative being launched with support from the Queen.The Queen Camilla Future of Journalism Awards will give 25 winning journalists each year a cash prize for training, equipment, travel, or accommodation, as well as the offer of mentoring or coaching.It is being run by the Journalists’ Charity, with support from its patron Camilla, to give young journalists working across print, broadcast, digital, and social media the opportunity to invest in their career development and overcome financial challenges to joining the industry.As well as the cash prize and mentoring, winners will also receive an invitation to join industry leaders at a ceremony to recognise their commitment to journalism and their future potential.Applications are open throughout August, with the winners set to be announced in September.James Brindle, chief executive of the Journalists’ Charity, said: “We’re deeply honoured that as our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen is backing the charity’s efforts to support new talent at a time when journalism has never been more important.“It’s a privilege to launch this ground-breaking new awards scheme which is set to unlock opportunities for many younger journalists nationwide.“The awards will make a real difference every year, giving the stars of the future the tools they need to take their career to the next level.”Applicants will need to show their commitment to journalism and how a potential financial award would make a difference to their career.The Journalists’ Charity was founded by Charles Dickens in 1864 and supports journalists across the UK and Ireland.Queen Victoria was an early supporter, granting the organisation a Royal Charter in 1890.