Graduate Certificate – Contemporary Journalism (6443)

The Contemporary Journalism Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is a three-semester program delivered at Centennial College’s Story Arts Centre in Toronto. Designed for university and college graduates, it focuses on multi-platform newsgathering, digital storytelling, and media ethics.

Key highlights of the program include:

• Digital & Mobile Journalism: Training in multimedia production, data journalism, mobile/social media reporting, video/photography, and podcasting.

• Newsroom Experience & “Storyworks”: Practical reporting through hands-on projects, producing digital content, and working in collaborative newsroom environments.

• Field Placement: A built-in field placement allowing students to transition from the classroom directly into professional media outlets and newsrooms.

Academic Background: Undergraduate Diploma or Degree.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 81.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 125

Conditional Admission: Applicants who have yet to complete an accepted language test can apply for direct admission, provided valid test scores are submitted before a final offer letter is issued.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically reviewed for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-Year Program (e.g., Contemporary Journalism): $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-Year Program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-Year Program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-Year Program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all international student nationalities.

Applies to students starting their first main academic program at Centennial College during the May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intakes.

Exclusions: Ineligible groups include returning/second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, ELL-only (English language) students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without an active study permit.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per academic year for up to 3 years.

90 scholarships available for the Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of an eligible program pathway.

Minimum academic average of 70% (OSSD equivalent).

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (requires a 100–200 word essay and confirmation of CAD 2,000 tuition deposit).