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The Guardian: does its scott trust bursary sponsor a UK visa?

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Unconfirmed. The Guardian publishes no sponsorship policy for its scott trust bursary, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Scott Trust Bursary, run through the Guardian Foundation, pays full tuition fees for an MA in journalism at one of six partner universities plus at least £7,415 living expenses, paid London Living Wage placements at the Guardian during the MA, and the opportunity to take part in a nine month fixed term traineeship afterwards. Six bursaries are awarded each year, three reserved for Black aspiring journalists through the Legacies of Enslavement strand and three open to other candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in media. The page names 2026-27 recipients but gives no visa sponsorship or right-to-work statement, and no 2027 application window is yet published.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
at least £7,415 living expenses during the MA
2027 cycle
No published date as of 23 September 2026
Confidence
medium
“the opportunity to take part in a 9 month fixed term traineeship”
The Guardian, from its own careers pages
The catch: The bursary funds a postgraduate MA before any paid Guardian role begins, so it is a much longer route in than a standard graduate scheme.
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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does The Guardian sponsor visas for its scott trust bursary?

Unconfirmed. The Guardian publishes no sponsorship policy for its scott trust bursary, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Scott Trust Bursary, run through the Guardian Foundation, pays full tuition fees for an MA in journalism at one of six partner universities plus at least £7,415 living expenses, paid London Living Wage placements at the Guardian during the MA, and the opportunity to take part in a nine month fixed term traineeship afterwards. Six bursaries are awarded each year, three reserved for Black aspiring journalists through the Legacies of Enslavement strand and three open to other candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in media. The page names 2026-27 recipients but gives no visa sponsorship or right-to-work statement, and no 2027 application window is yet published.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with The Guardian?

The bursary funds a postgraduate MA before any paid Guardian role begins, so it is a much longer route in than a standard graduate scheme.

How should I confirm The Guardian's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on The Guardian's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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