Journalism majors: I thought this opportunity sounded really interesting -- especially if your have a special interest in studying and working in Latin America and the Caribbean. Good luck, Linda TITLE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND - IAPA >SPONSOR: Inter American Press Association (IAPA) >PURPOSE: The Inter American Press Association was established in 1942 to >defend and promote the right of the peoples of the Americas to be fully and >freely informed through an independent press. This right is basic to the >survival of a free society and individual liberty. > >DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 1999 > >SUMMARY: The IAPA recognized that an independent press, fundamental as it >is, could not be the sole objective. Needed also was perceptive reporting >that would contribute to better understanding among the countries of the >Western Hemisphere. > >It was for this reason that in 1954 the IAPA established a Scholarship Fund >for young journalists and journalism graduates. Under this program, U.S. >and Canadian scholars spend an academic year studying and reporting in >Latin America and the Caribbean; and Latin American and Caribbean scholars >spend an academic year studying at a recognized U.S. or Canadian journalism >school. > Sponsorship >The IAPA Scholarship Fund is supported financially by member publications >and private foundations. It does not accept any funding from any >government. > For more info: http://www.usalert.com/htdoc/usoa/fnd/any/any/proc/any/iapa11029901.htm ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com