Student media scheme open for applications
The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now seeking applications from third level students interested in travelling to a developing country to report for a national media outlet. The fund is once again teaming up with Newstalk and TheJournal.ie to offer two students the opportunity to work with experienced journalists to develop their story proposals.
Supported by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Student Scheme is designed to give students a greater understanding of the developing world. The winning students will be funded to travel to one of Irish Aid’s key partner countries to research and produce a media project focusing on development issues for the media outlets. The mentors for this year’s competition are Newstalk producer Susan Cahill; and TheJournal.ie deputy news editor, Daragh Brophy.
An information session for those interested in applying to the Student Scheme will be held at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 on Wednesday, February 20th, at 6pm. Students who wish to attend should register by emailing info@simoncumbersmediafund.ie, putting 'Dublin Information Session' in the subject line.
Third level institutions interested in hosting a regional information session should email info@simoncumbersmediafund.ie, putting “Regional information session” in the subject line.
Applications to the Student Scheme must be submitted online through the Simon Cumbers Media Fund website by Friday, March 22nd. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview with the mentors and a representative from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Full details of the scheme are available at: www.simoncumbersmediafund.ie/student-scheme/.