Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians

Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
Deadline: November 1, 2016

To be awarded to an Aboriginal Canadian (status or non-status Indian,
Metis or Inuit) who is enrolled at a Canadian university or community
college. The student must already be attending the postsecondary
institution and must be either enrolled in a journalism program or
actively involved with a news organization associated with the
institution (such as a student newspaper or broadcast station).

Purpose:

To encourage Aboriginal Canadians to pursue a career in journalism
through a combination of studies at a Canadian postsecondary
institution and experience in a newsroom.

The Award:

A gift of $4,000, intended to defray education costs. Scholarship
recipients with appropriate experience and qualifications may also
receive an offer of temporary employment or other opportunities at The
Canadian Press, at the sole discretion of the scholarship provider.

It was established in 1990 in honor of Gillis Purcell, general manager
of The Canadian Press, the national news agency, from 1945 to 1969.
Many of the strengths and traditions of Canadian journalism had their
roots in his dedication to the quality of journalism.

Eligibility:

To be awarded to an Aboriginal Canadian (status or non-status Indian,
Metis or Inuit) who is enrolled at a Canadian university or community
college. The student must already be attending the postsecondary
institution and must be either enrolled in a journalism program or
actively involved with a news organization associated with the
institution (such as a student newspaper or broadcast station). The
scholarship is open to both French and English-speaking aboriginal
Canadians.

Deadline; November 1 of each year.

Selection:

Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee comprising
Canadian Press managers and supervisors.

Requirements:

1. Completed application form
2. Resumé/CV
3. Cover letter outlining in detail your aspirations for a career in
journalism

NOTE: In addition to these requirements, applicants are strongly
encouraged to provide samples of journalism activity they have
performed, such as news story clippings and/or discs (CD/DVD)
containing audio/video news reports.

The more newsroom and multimedia experience a candidate can
demonstrate, the better his or her chances of being short-listed for
the scholarship and possibly receiving an offer of temporary employment.

Reference letters from editors or newsroom supervisors are also strong
encouraged.

The scholarship is open to both French and English-speaking Aboriginal
Canadians.

Application forms can be obtained from:

Marissa D'Mello
Human Resources
The Canadian Press
36 King Street East Toronto, ONT. M5C 2L9

Tel: 416-507-2132
Fax: 416-507-2033
E-Mail: marissa.dmello@thecanadianpress.com

Apply by November 1.