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2008 TABPI YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

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), with generous support from TABPI Platinum Sponsor FosteReprints (www.fostereprints.com). The scholarship allows younger editors — who might otherwise be unable — to attend an educational b2b editorial event. This year’s scholarship is to attend the ASBPE Editorial Conference, scheduled for July 24-25, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The conference contains an evening networking event on July 23, followed by two full days of intensive editorial sessions on topics that will include:
• Useful 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
• Top-notch, cutting-edge speakers

These scholarships are open to all business editors, including print and Web, who work outside of the United States (for editors in the U.S., ASBPE sponsors a similar scholarship, please see www.asbpe.org for details). Scholarships pay the conference and hotel room costs for up to two worthy 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 July 23, 2008
• 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

The deadline for applications is March 3, 2008. The application form is posted at www.tabpi.org/scholarship.htm. Scholarship winners will be notified on or before April 30, 2008. A listing of winners will also be posted on the TABPI website, www.tabpi.org. If you have questions about your submission, or general questions about the scholarship, please email them to info@tabpi.org or contact TABPI President Paul J. Heney at 1-440-376-5672 (cell).


ABOUT TABPI:

Based in Cleveland, Trade, Association and Business Publications International (TABPI; www.tabpi.org) is a worldwide organization dedicated to bringing together editors working for English-language publications worldwide, and encouraging a common dedication to editorial ethics and excellence.

TABPI's editorial and design awards program, the Tabbies, is open to English language b2b publications in more than 40 countries. Its Young Leaders Scholarship program makes editorial training possible for selected b2b editors each year. TABPI also conducts industry research, sponsors an annual Magazine Critique Service and provides a free b2b forum at tabpi.evecommunity.com/eve.

Contact: Paul J. Heney, President, TABPI, 1-440-238-7880, FAX: 1-440-238-7606, or pheney@tabpi.org.