Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG
A Journalism Graduate Trainee Program will be opened by the Nation Media Group (NMG) to provide more opportunities for Kenyans., Post a Comment
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A Journalism Graduate Trainee Program will be opened by the Nation Media Group (NMG) to provide more opportunities for Kenyans interested in a journalism career.
**Application Deadline: July 3, 2021**
### **Journalism Graduate Trainee Program Details**
The successful graduates will be taken through in-depth and practical training in print, broadcast and digital journalism at Nairobi, Kenya. While the number of awardees has not been specified, NMG offers an eventual full-time position for qualified trainees.
Nation Media Group PLC is committed to empowering Africa through independent journalism set on key values. These enable them to provide highly desirable and engaging content that fits into people’s world. As per the media group, they are keen to identify curious, knowledgeable, and digitally-savvy recent university graduates to join their journey in media.
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### **Eligibility Requirements by NMG**
In order to land a spot in the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program of NMG, Kenyan applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The aspirants must have first degree with at least an upper second class. Furthermore, graduates with journalism, actuarial science, technology, business/economics/finance, law, political science or human sciences degree will have an added advantage.
- Prospective trainees must provide evidence of digital astuteness.
- Interested Kenyans should also possess excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Next, qualifiers must have thorough knowledge of current affairs.
- In addition, these Kenyans should be self-driven and have the ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines.
- Furthermore, aspirants must have a good command of English and Kiswahili.
### **Application Process of this Opportunity for Kenyans**
Once you’ve doubled-checked that you have met the criteria mentioned above, you may proceed to apply for NMG’s Journalism Graduate Trainee Program through their [online application webpage](http://www.nationmedia.com/careers/).
For further details about this opportunity for Kenyans, you may visit [Nation Media’s official website](http://www.nationmedia.com/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Kenya
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Kenya for the duration of the programme.
Is the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.