AllAboutTheStory.com (one of the ventures we are working with at Southgate Labs) has announced a Media Scholarship for NZ journalists, to help build links between the media and web development communities in New Zealand and contribute towards greater depth in reporting on our industry.

The selected journalist will attend one of New Zealand’s best known web conferences – Webstock – where they will have the opportunity to interview big name speakers from overseas and fill their contact books with the good and great of New Zealand’s own web glitterati.

Founder and managing editor Julie Starr …

“This is a terrific opportunity for a journalist not only to learn more about the web and see examples of innovative journalism overseas, but also to interview some of the world’s most interesting online business people and researchers.”

Speaking at Webstock in 2011 is Ruby on Rails luminary, and Southgate Labs partner, Michael Koziarski, as well as some others. :-)

Applications for the scholarship close on January 30.  To apply email julie@allaboutthestory.com or visit her blog for more information.

More Details

The Award

Media registration for both days of the Webstock conference (February 14-18, 2011) which includes conference pass, free coffee, and much-admired conference bag and other schwag.

A face to face interview set up for you with at least one Webstock speaker and the opportunity to mix and mingle with others.

A ticket to the Onya Awards 2011.

How to Apply

Email Julie Starr by January 30, 2011 explaining:

• why you would like to attend Webstock 2011
• which speaker you most want to interview and why
• which publication you write for or intend to pitch your Webstock-related stories to
• how the scholarship would help you in your career
• why you’re the right person for the scholarship

Visit the allaboutthestory.com blog for eligibility details.