Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship in Canada: (Deadline 1 April 2021)

Applications call for Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship in Canada. The aim of this scholarship is to support and encourage journalism students by helping them with the costs of their education, which can often be a hindrance to their careers. Not only that, but scholarship intends for this scholarship to serve as a way to help prepare students for a career path as a journalist by getting them to think about the industry and its ever-increasing emphasis on data.

To ensure this scholarship falls in line with professional and journalistic guidelines, Investintech has partnered with the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ). The CAJ is a notable journalism organization that provides Canadian journalists with support, mentorship, community, and resources across the country.

Scholarship Prize Details

Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship in Canada offers the following prizes

• $1,000.00 CAD
• Free one-year membership with the CAJ
• One free pass to the annual CAJ national conference

Eligibility

The Investintech – CAJ Data Journalism Scholarship is open to students who show an interest in data journalism. Eligible students must meet the following requirements:

• Majoring in a journalism program, working towards either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Currently accepted to or enrolled in a college or university in Canada.
• Pursuing a course of studies leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism.
• Non-journalism program students may apply but will need to show evidence of their journalism skills and interest, such as having a published news story, or be working for a college publication, etc.

Selection Process

• Follow all submission rules and complete full details.
• Submissions must be in English or in French.
• Minimum word count for written parts of the submission: 500
• Previously published material can be submitted.
• Creativity and style; coherence and readability.
• Effective use of data, visualizations, and/or medium being used.
• Strength of the topic and the applicant’s work.

Application

Submit your entry along with the following details:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Educational Institute (college or university)
• Program/Degree
• Your journalism experience: internships, school newspapers, relevant positions, blogs, etc.
• A short 100 – 200 words bio, profile picture, and 1-2 professional or social links