International Bursary


Apply NOW to attend the IFAJ in Texas in Summer 2009

Applications for the CFWF International Bursary are now being accepted

Thanks to the generosity of Monsanto, one lucky CFWF member will be awarded the CFWF International Bursary. The prize is up to $2,500 to reimburse a member-in-good-standing for costs incurred to attend the 2009 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists 53rd annual congress in Fort Worth,Texas, July 31 to August 4, 2009. The congress is being held in conjunction with the Agricultural Media Summit from Aug. 1-5.

The CFWF International Bursary was revamped in 2006 and is intended to encourage international exposure for Canadian agriculture journalists and communicators, especially in advance of the IFAJ Congress coming to Canada in 2011. This is a great opportunity to travel the world and learn more about agriculture. This year's conference theme is Saddle Up, Catch the cowboy spirit. To read more about the Congress, go to http://ifaj2009.com/

As CFWF VP, it is my pleasure to administer this bursary program. Applications will be judged by an eastern and a western CFWF senator plus one member-at-large. Judges will be approached once all the applications are in to prevent the perception of conflict of interest.

To apply, please read the bursary information and fill out the application form. Both are posted on the CFWF website if this link doesn't work. Please e-mail your application to the CFWF office and Stephanie Maynard at steph@quanglo.ca or send it hard copy to Stephanie Maynard, CFWF, PO Box 250, 3202 Tullochgorum, Ormstown, QC, J0S 1K0. The office number is 450-829-2636 and the fax is 450-829-2226.

Applications will only be accepted until midnight January 15, 2009. This gives the judges time to score the entries and I will let the winner know the first part of February. That way, they can register for the congress as early as possible.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Please contact me if you have further questions at myrna.starkleader@fcc-fac.ca or call me at
306-780-8614.
Myrna Stark Leader
Vice-President, CFWF