International Centre for Journalists announces two journalism scholarships for 9.9 SoC students

Washington D.C. based International Centre for Journalists has announced two journalism scholarships for students to pursue the P G Diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication at 9.9 School of Communication (9.9 SoC).

The 11-month Applied Journalism programme at 9.9 SoC teaches students the ins and outs of writing

news stories, how to shoot and edit video using high-end cameras and final cut pro editing software,

and the details of producing professional-quality online news.

Students receive hands-on training in all three mediums - print, TV and online - and graduate as

completely converged, multi-media journalists. A three-month internship integrated into the program

assures a fully-groomed professional.

9.9 SoC Associate Dean, Gunjan Aggarwal, said: "We are really excited to receive the two

scholarships from ICFJ. It will help the J-school reach out to really deserving students in India and

Bhutan. ICFJ is committed to advancing quality journalism worldwide. This is another step towards

establishing a globally recognised journalism school right here in India."

ICFJ's Vice President of New Initiatives, Sharon Moshavi, said: "The International Center for

Journalists is delighted to partner with the 9.9 School of Communication to give students the tools

they need to become leaders in a world of converging media. The scholarships will expose

international students to quality journalism. And the hands-on experience they gain in newsrooms will

prepare them for jobs in broadcast and online media."

9.9 SoC boasts of veteran faculty (http://soc.edu.in/aj-faculty.php) drawn from top media companies

from Indian and overseas.

To apply to be a ICFJ Scholar at 9.9 SoC, fill in the online application form: http://www.soc.edu.in/application.php

Application Deadline: June 15, 2013

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