Media Excellence scholarships for journalists

Call for applications 2025-2026

The Media Excellence scholarships are aimed at journalists working for all types of media: newspapers, magazines, news agencies, online newspapers, news or analysis programs, audiovisuals.

In the 2025-2026 call, IESE Business School will offer up to 8 professionals the opportunity to take one of its Executive Programs at its campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, or New York. IESE´s Executive Programs are recognized among the best in the world, ranking 2nd globally according to the Financial Times. These programs are taught by top-level professors with a global perspective and a strong focus on people, ethics, and social responsibility.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their professional experience (minimum 10 years), the examples of their work presented, their motivation for the program and, when it applies, the recommendation from their media management. Candidates’ work must reflect a high level of professional excellence and respect for journalism ethics.

In line with IESE’s mission, the school will positively value work that has promoted good business practices, the improvement of situations of social injustice, among others.

The IESE Media Excellence Scholarship program is divided into two categories:

1. General Management Scholarship, aimed at training senior journalists in general management functions through a 6 to 8 months program. IESE will award 4 scholarships (2 in Spanish and 2 in English). This scholarship will cover 80% of tuition fees.

2. Business Specialist Scholarship, which allows a senior journalist to attend a 3 to 5 days program focused on a business or management skill. 4 scholarships will be awarded covering 80% of the tuition fees.

Candidates must apply for one of the two categories and submit specific documentation.

Programs available*

*Subject to availability

Apply for your scholarship.

If you are a journalist and you want to improve your business training to grow as a leader, this is your opportunity.

Read carefully the scholarship conditions and submit your application, as well as all required documentation, before September 30th, 2025.

 

 

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