I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism
The I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism is a Contest sponsored by Nation Institute.
Award Information:
Amount of Contest: Average: $1000
Application Deadline: 30-Jun
Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled at an U.S. college or university and submit up to three articles (or series of related articles) which were written within the year prior to the application deadline. Articles written as part of the applicant's regular coursework are not accepted. Selection is based upon the article's excellence and its exhibition of the following characteristics: committment to human rights and the exposure of injustice, concern for truth-telling, interest in topics ignored by mainstream media, investigative zeal, and progressive politics. Applicants are encourage to submit a cover letter. Winning article may be published in The Nation.
Eligibility: College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Master's-level study
Sponsorship provided by:
Nation Institute
33 Irving Place, Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10003
USA
Email Address: info@nationinstitute.org
Phone Number: 212 209 5400
Fax Number: 212 982 4022
http://www.thenation.com
You can find out more by contacting:
Peter Meyer/Richard Kim
Executive Director
You should always search for available information on the contest. Your best chance of success will follow from initially researching the prerequisites and making sure you meet them. At the outset be aware of the potential motivations of the Nation Institute and their reason for offering the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism. If you meet the requirements, you should determine if you have a decent shot of being awarded the contest. If you think that you have the possibility that you can be a recipient of the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism, then it is useful to put forth the effort to apply.
A vital aspect of applying for the contest is filling out the application correctly. Occasionally the process can be lengthy and boring, but you shouldn't underestimate how important it is that you fill out the application properly and completely. You don't want to lose out on a technicality.
Once the application is sent off, figure out the timeframe regarding when the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism makes payment of the resources so you'll be aware of whether or not it is possible to count on the contest to help meet your financial needs and its personal usefulness, as there may be restrictions on how you can use the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism. Increasingly, it is tough to cover the expenses associated with school, and being awarded the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism to defray some of the costs can make things much easier. If you are not fortunate to receive the I.F. Stone Award for Student Journalism, try not to be upset, there are other contests for which you can apply.