Entries are now being accepted for the 2000 JDC-Smolar Student Journalism Award

ABOUT THE AWARD:
The JDC-Smolar Student Journalism Award is presented to the Jewish student whose published article or story best fosters understanding of world Jewry. The award was established in 1980 by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in honor of the late Boris Smolar, distinguished journalist, author and Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, who had been associated with the JDC for over 60 years as staff member, board member and friend.

The JDC-Smolar Student Journalism Award is designed to develop better understanding of the global Jewish community while giving support to young people entering the field of journalism and encouraging their interest in Jewish subjects and Jewish journalism.

The JDC, the overseas relief arm of the Jewish community, was established in 1914 and is devoted to rescue, relief, rehabilitation and education of Jews in over 50 countries around the world and in Israel. Its services are supported by UJA-Federation campaigns throughout the United States.

JUDGING:
Entries will be judged by the JDC-Smolar Journalism Award Committee, comprised of distinguished leaders in the field of Jewish journalism. The JDC-Smolar Award Committee reserves the right to make final determination regarding eligibility.

Presentation of the award will be made by JDC in the spring of 2000.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Submissions are limited to published stories or articles written in English or accompanied by an English translation. The submitted piece should promote an understanding of overseas Jewish needs and/or offer insight into a particular aspect of the international Jewish community, excluding the United States. Submissions must have been published during the 1999 calendar year in a newspaper and/or magazine substantially involved in the coverage of Jewish affairs, and be written by a full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student (maximum age: 27) at an accredited institution of learning. One entry per student.

Each submission must be on 8.5" by 11" sheets. Entries not conforming to these specifications will not be considered.

Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2000 to qualify for consideration.

Please include your name, address, daytime phone, school name and address, year of studies, age, title of article, name and date of publication where the article appeared, and how you heard of the award.