So you are a journalism student wondering what lies ahead. You probably hear quite often that the industry is competitive, jobs are uncertain and opportunities few and far between. But don't despair - there are plenty of ways to market yourself and impress future employers.

Here, we sift through the noise to give you useful resources for your career journey. Good luck!

This is not a complete list and we welcome suggestions. Let us know what you use and we will add them in.

More often than not, students are strapped for cash. Luckily, there are some cash injections available, like the Scott Trust Bursary from the Guardian Foundation open exclusively to students from six minority ethnic, LGBTQ , disabled or lower socio-economic backgrounds. This also includes mentorship and work experience with the Guardian.

Get your skates on, this opportunity closes on 24 March 2025. Do not worry if you miss the cut-off window, there are other funding opportunities for aspiring journalists that run throughout the year and on a rolling basis. One to check out is Journalists' Charity, one of the oldest non-profit organisations for journalists in the UK founded by none other than Charles Dickens.

It is also worth bookmarking the Journo Resources' (JR) regularly updated list of awards for journalism students.

Students also need to build a portfolio to show their talents when applying for jobs.

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