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TBI Young Journalists Program
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TBI Young Journalists Program is a program by The Better India for children aged 15–21. Registration closes 31 Dec 2026. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Rolling — no fixed programme end date
Format
Individual
Time needed
Flexible — participants submit stories at their own pace
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jan 2026
- Registration closes
- 31 Dec 2026
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Online · The Better India Platform
About This Opportunity
The TBI Young Journalists Program is an open, rolling initiative by The Better India that invites school and college students aged 15 to 21 to submit original journalism for publication on India's largest positive news platform. Students identify and report stories about changemakers, innovators, social entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes from their communities across India, producing content in one of four accepted formats.
Accepted formats include short-form vertical videos (50-55 seconds at 9:16 ratio), articles of 600-800 words with five supporting images, social media posts of 300 words with three images, and multimedia content pieces. The programme covers nine story categories: Sustainability, Agriculture, Changemakers, Culture, Travel, Food, History, Startups, and Innovation and Technology.
To submit, students send their story directly to tbiyoungjournalist@thebetterindia.com with a subject line specifying the story format, a 100-word story brief, the complete story as an attachment or Google Doc, and the names of any interviewed subjects. The programme is entirely free to participate in and operates on a continuous rolling basis with no fixed cohort dates or application deadlines.
Students who have five of their stories published on The Better India platform receive a TBI Young Journalist Certificate. Published work appears on a platform with a monthly reach of over 200 million readers across India and internationally.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 15 - 21 years
Prerequisites
- Ability to identify and report a story about a changemaker, innovator, or social entrepreneur
- Ability to write in English (articles) or produce video/multimedia content in the accepted formats
- Basic interviewing ability to speak with story subjects
Open to school and college students aged 15 to 21 across India. No prior journalism experience required. Students must be able to independently identify a story, conduct basic interviews, and produce content in one of the four accepted formats.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
TBI Young Journalist Certificate
A TBI Young Journalist Certificate is awarded after five stories are published on The Better India platform.
Recognition
Published on The Better India
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Story identification and source identification in local communities
- Interview and field research
- Article writing (600-800 words) with images
- Short-form vertical video production
- Social media content creation
- Multimedia journalism production
- Submission and editorial review cycle
Mentors & faculty
TBI editorial team reviews and provides feedback on submitted stories.
How to apply
- 1Identify a story about a changemaker, innovator, entrepreneur, or unsung hero in your community
- 2Produce your story in one of the four accepted formats: article (600-800 words), short video (50-55 sec vertical), social post (300 words), or multimedia piece
- 3Email your story to tbiyoungjournalist@thebetterindia.com with subject line 'Young Journalists [Story Format]', your name and institution, a 100-word story brief, and the complete story content
- 4TBI editorial team reviews submissions and publishes qualifying stories on the platform
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for TBI Young Journalists Program?
The registration deadline is 31 Dec 2026.
Is TBI Young Journalists Program free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in TBI Young Journalists Program?
children aged 15-21.
What will my child gain from TBI Young Journalists Program?
Stories published on The Better India with 200 million monthly readers. TBI Young Journalist Certificate after five published stories. Byline and journalism portfolio on a nationally recognised platform. Covers nine story categories including startups, sustainability, and culture. Free programme open to students aged 15 to 21 with no prior experience required.
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