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



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