The Herald launches Scottish Student Press Awards: application deadline April 28
Recognised as the most prestigious awards of their kind in Scotland, the competition showcases, rewards and develops the best student writing and publishing in Scotland. The contest this year will be sponsored by BT Scotland, the Glasgow Film Festival, Microsoft, Nikon and Bank of Scotland. The closing date for entries is April 28, 2008.
Charles McGhee, editor of The Herald, said: "Once again we are delighted to be hosting the Scottish Student Press Awards. These awards are a vital showcase for the best in student journalism and we are extremely grateful to our sponsors for sharing our belief in the importance of nurturing future talent and in recognising good writing.
The awards are open to all students at Scottish higher or further education establishments. All work must have appeared in a student publication, such as a student newspaper or magazine and must have been published after May 1, 2007. Cuttings cannot submitted that have been professionally edited. The judges will be looking for entrants to show original ideas and journalistic flair with a particular emphasis on exclusives.
This year sees the inclusion for the first time of the New Media category for student journalists whose work appears online. Entries can include news, features, comment or debate and judges will consider how well material has been produced for a web-using audience.
The main award of Student Journalist of the Year offers a four-week paid placement in The Herald's editorial department. The remaining categories are Best News Writer, £250; Best Features Writer, £250; Best New Media, £250; Best Sports Writer, £250; Best Photographer, £250; Best Magazine, £250 and Best Newspaper, £250.
Hannah Thomas from Edinburgh University's Student newspaper was named student journalist of 2007.
To obtain an entry form call Victoria Scott on 0141 302 7412
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