Student Loan Relief Grant - NSW Journalists' Benevolent Fund

Student Loan Relief Grant for Early-Career Journalists

The next round of the Student Loan Relief Grant will open on 1 September 2026

Are you a working journalist in NSW under the age of 35, with at least five years of professional experience, outstanding student debt, and no property ownership?

You may be eligible for the Student Loan Relief Grant, a targeted initiative by the NSW Journalists’ Benevolent Fund designed to support early-career media professionals get a foot on the property ladder. This grant provides a one-off payment to reduce student debt and help young journalists in NSW start their home-ownership journey.

Eligibility Criteria:

Aged under 35
Working as a journalist in NSW
Financial member of the MEAA
A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience
Outstanding student loan debt
Do not own any residential property

Why Apply?

This grant recognises the vital role journalists play in keeping the public informed, and aims to support those who have invested in their education but face financial barriers to stability and growth.

Apply here