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JWF Fellowships for Broadcast Journalists
Application deadline extended to February 22, 2008
Overview
Effective 2002, The Jack Webster Foundation is pleased to be partnering with Standard Broadcasting to offer Broadcast Journalists in British Columbia the opportunity to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge.
Two Jack Webster Foundation Standard Broadcast Fellowships will be available to enable broadcast journalists to return to school or pursue professional development to bring new knowledge and skills to their work and community.
Eligibility
This Fellowship is open to a British Columbia resident and a broadcast journalist practicing for at least three years either as a fulltime or contract employee of a British Columbia radio or television station or news service, BC journalism educator or as a self-employed or freelance journalist whose work has been aired continuously over a three year period.
Fellowship Funding
Up to $10,000 will be available for a research-based Fellowship and up to $6,000 will be available for a skills enhancement Fellowship, depending on the quality of submissions.
How to Apply
Please complete an application form (pdf 40kB) and send it to the Jack Webster Foundation in triplicate along with triplicate copies of:
- A covering letter outlining the applicant's overview of the
proposed project and the benefits to the applicant, employer and community.
- A detailed proposal of the project (up to four pages) outlining
the goals, timing, details and outcomes and the specific steps the applicant will
undertake to acquire the proposed new skills and or knowledge.
- A detailed budget of your project including, if applicable, travel
costs, course fees, income replacement, etc. Please provide details if
your proposed budget is part of a larger project which is dependent on other sources of funds.
- Curriculum Vitae
- A letter from the employer supporting the application and
indicating a leave of absence, if applicable
Deadline
Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2008. Watch this site for final details
Selection Process
A selection committee will review the applications and announce the
recipients by March 15, 2005. The successful applicant must complete the Fellowship research project or skills upgrading by December 31 of the year following the year in which the funds were awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a broadcast journalist?
A broadcast journalist is generally defined as a person who is in the
business of collecting, writing, editing, producing or reporting in a
broadcast medium.
How is the successful applicant chosen?
The selection committee, comprised of members of the Jack Webster Foundation will consider each application based on its merits. Consideration will be given to the following: efficient use of funds; for research-based projects-the timeliness of the subject matter and the degree to which public knowledge and understanding of issues is advanced; for skills-based project-the tangible outcomes.
What kinds of projects will be considered?
All projects will be considered. The Fellowship allows BC Broadcast
journalists to create self-defined opportunities to upgrade or acquire
new knowledge or skills. For example, a TV or Radio journalist may apply to an educational institution and acquire knowledge in a specific area, such as, law, health, business, or economics or may create a self-defined opportunity to learn more about a specific current issue. Alternatively, the journalist may upgrade his/her skills to meet rapidly evolving technologies.
How will the successful applicant receive the funds?
The Jack Webster Foundation will enter into an arrangement with the
successful applicant to provide the funds in a manner consistent with
the applicant's project. For example, if the successful applicant intends
to return to school for a three month period, upon confirmation of the
enrollment, the funds would be disbursed as appropriate. Please note that the funds must be utilized by December 31 of the year following the year you receive the award.
May I use the funds to attend the Poynter Institute?
Yes, as a broadcast journalist, you may choose to apply for this fellowship to attend the Poynter Institute. The Jack Webster Foundation offers additional Poynter fellowships for all media.
Who has received the award?
Rob Brown, CTV
Michele Brunoro, CTV
Bruce Claggett, News 1130
Sam Charles, Shaw TV
Kate Corcoran, CTV
Jasmin Doobay, CKOV 63
Dale Drewery, Freelance
Ethan Faber, CTV
Kathryn Gretsinger, CBC
Margo Harper, CTV
Brian Liu, Global National and CanWest Interactive
Connie Monk, BCIT Broadcast Journalism faculty
Anne Mullens, freelance
George Orr, BCIT Broadcast Journalism faculty
Pamela Post, CBC
Betty Selin, Standard Radio
Mohini Singh, CHBC TV
Mary Kay Thurston, BCIT Broadcast Journalism faculty
Ed Watson, CTV
Where can I receive answers to specific questions?
You may write or call the Jack Webster Foundation or email the Executive Director at info@jackwebster.com.
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