Call for Applications: World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference 08 Scholarships (deadline: 14 March 2008)

Dear Equator Net members,

The inaugural World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference 2008 (WITBC) will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, from March 26-28, 2008. The conference is aimed at unifying, strengthening and promoting indigenous broadcasters. The theme of the WITBC is ‘Reclaiming the Future’ of indigenous languages, cultures and identities.

Host broadcaster Maori Television is committed to the development of the industry by supporting New Zealand tertiary students who are studying in broadcasting related fields with a particular emphasis on indigenous culture and language. In this capacity, Maori Television will offer five student scholarships to attend WITBC 08. The scholarships cover the conference delegate fee, plus attendance at the two networking functions on Day One and Day Two.

Scholarships will be awarded to five students who can demonstrate a commitment in their studies and in their future aspirations, to the development of indigenous culture and language.

More information and application forms are available at http://witbc.org/STUDENTS

The deadline for applications is Friday March 14, 2008 at 5PM.

Please send your applications and questions to:

Hone Paul

Maori Television

PO Box 113017

Newmarket, Auckland

Email: hone.paul@maoritelevision.com

Warm regards,

Gaby