SPJ convention scholarship!!

Look no further than SPJ for recognition of your hard work upholding our First Amendment rights. And with SPJ, you can combine that with the chance to meet journalism recruiters, professionals and students from all over the country at the 2009 SPJ Convention, August 27-30 in Indianapolis. Apply for the Robert D. G. Lewis First Amendment Awardfor a $500 prize that helps get you to Indianapolis, where you will make invaluable career connections and share your efforts with other defenders of the First Amendment.   As a Convention attendee, you'll find professional development sessions that will directly help your future journalism career. Take advantage of the following:   SPJ's Six-Step Program to Career Success Not only is a complimentary massage included in this package, but so are a dozen sessions on a range of career-enhancing advice, personal writing critiques  and access to the Career Development Center.   Programs to upgrade your skills and help land you that first job Now, more than ever, it's important to stay sharp and ahead of the game. Learn how to ask the big interview questions that get the biggest results ; work with Chicago Sun-Times Web editor Kristen Miller to learn how to tell your stories interactively online; or find your next job at "Weird Careers in Journalism" from former hiring editor Michael Koretzky who knows where to look.   Start your journalism career off right. Visit the 2009 SPJ Convention Web site for more information and DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER! The deadline for the Robert D. G. Lewis First Amendment Award is July 14. Get the application details here.   If you have any questions about the application process, contact SPJ Awards Coordinator Lauren Rochester at 317-927-8000 ext. 210 orlrochester@spj.org.   We hope to see you in Indianapolis!