JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
The JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism 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.
An Award of up to $10,000 is provided along with practical work experience at Rural Press and the 2011 Sydney Royal
Easter Show. The winning article will be published in a major rural publication.
Applicants for the Award must:
- 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, of publication standard and including a minimum of four sources in the article.
- Demonstrate an active interest in rural affairs and an interest in pursuing a career in rural journalism upon graduation.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Be aged 30 years or under.
Applying is easy – simply write a feature article about rural affairs and fill in the online application form.
Applications close on the 30 September for study in the 2011 academic year.
