Deadline- 30th September, 2012
Countries/Region- Australia
Seeking applications for JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism which aims to encourage university students to pursue a career in rural journalism upon graduation. The Award was established through a private donation from Mr John B Fairfax AO.
The Award includes a scholarship of up to $10,000 and practical work experience at Rural Press and the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The winning article is published in a major rural publication.
Eligibility-
- Be enrolled to study in any undergraduate or postgraduate degree of relevance to rural affairs at an approved Australian education provider
- Submit a feature article of up to 1,200 words, exploring a contemporary issue, trend or activity of interest to rural and regional communities. The feature must be of publication standard, including a minimum of four sources in the article
- Submit a news article of up to 600 words on the topic “Foreign Ownership of Australia’s Agricultural Land”, The news article must be of publication standard, including a minimum of three sources including a primary producer
- Demonstrate an active interest in rural affairs and in pursuing a career in rural journalism upon graduation
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be aged 30 years or under
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