2009 TABPI Young Leaders Scholarships now available

CLEVELAND, US: Applicants are invited to apply for the TABPI Young Leaders Scholarship to attend the ASBPE Editorial Conference, scheduled for 15 - 17 July 2009 in Washington, DC, USA. The scholarships allows younger editors, who might otherwise be unable, to attend this educational B2B editorial event.

The conference contains an evening networking event on 15 July, followed by two full days of intensive editorial sessions on topics that will include:

Seminars, panel discussions, and workshops targeted at editors of business, trade, and association print and web publications
A chance to network with fellow business editors in an interactive setting designed for editors
Key speakers

The scholarships are open to all business editors, including print and web, who work outside of the United States. Scholarships pay the conference and hotel room costs for up to two applicants per year, along with up to $500 towards airfare costs. Transportation to and from the conference, any non-conference meals, and other incurred costs are the responsibility of the winners or their individual publishing companies. The scholarship is not transferable to other persons or events.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Are 30 years of age or younger on or about 15 July, 2009.
Are currently a business publication editor, and have been so for a minimum of two years.
Candidacy is sponsored by their publication's chief editor.
Plan to continue in the business press as a career.
Are not a past YLS winner.

The deadline for applications is 2 March, 2009. Download the instructions and form here. Scholarship winners will be notified on or before April 30, 2009. A listing of winners will also be posted on the TABPI website.

The TABPI Young Leaders Scholarship was created to increase interest in the B2B publishing world with younger editors who are advancing in their editorial careers. The scholarship is sponsored by TABPI and the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).