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Ymddiried Scholarship 2010
Introduction
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Ymddiried is a registered charity, established to promote and support educational activities in relation to television, film, radio and digital services. Its aim is to expand and enrich the range of skills and experience of media professionals of the future, for the benefit of the viewers, listeners and consumers in Wales. To date, many individuals have received grants ranging from £200 to £6,000 allowing them to attend specific vocational courses, training schemes, international conferences and festivals, which have enriched and expanded their educational and professional experience. This year, in addition to the usual grants, a new, substantial scholarship will be offered - aimed at contributing to the professional development of an individual intent on pursuing their ambition and establishing themselves within the creative industries. The aim is to encourage and support the right person to take advantage of an unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the sector.
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Who can Apply The successful applicant will be an ambitious ad dedicated person who has already embarked on a career in the creative industries. He/she will need to demonstrate proficiency, enthusiasm and determination to forge a new career path. Applications for career development within television, film, radio and digital services will be considered; cross sectoral training schemes which reflect multi-platform development are also welcomed. We will support the professional development of creative skills; business/management skills or a combination of both. The applicant will have lived in Wales for a minimum of 5 years. Scholarship Funding A maximum of £30,000 is to be made available to spend over a period of three years on a specific professional development activity. The total sum awarded will depend on the financial application presented - see application guidelines below. The finance plan will be agreed with the successful applicant at the beginning of the scholarship period. The training scheme, and the awardee's development, will be assessed annually.
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Relevant studies/training opportunities
- higher level vocational course
- doctorate in subject area relevant to creative industries
- internship
- extended work experience within an established company or recognized institution
- internal formal training scheme within a company or recognized institution
The award can be used to fund a combination of any of the above if they form part of a clear personal and professional development plan.
We welcome plans which offer different approaches to training/development and do not neccessarily follow formal training paths, for example the scholarship can be used to allow the individual to be released from work if the contribution to professional development aims is evident.
The training/educational/development activity does not have to take place in Wales.
Ymddiried will support the successful applicant by providing a personal mentor throughout the scholarship period.
Selection
Application
There is no formal application form and you need to submit a comprehensive document which should include the following information:
- CV
- relevant skills and experience profile
- personal development plan with details of the relevance and suitability of the proposed activity/schemes - curiculum/work/plan/course details
- details of the company/agency/institution where the activity is to be undertaken; if the activity is an internship within a commercial company, then relevant company information should be provided as proof of legal trading status
- financial plan - training activity costs/living costs and expenses
- two personal references
The application should be around 5,000 words in length.
Closing date: June 30th, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.
Late applications will NOT be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure safe delivery of the application document.
Where possible, applications should be emailed to: info@wbt.org.uk
Or by post to: The Secretary, Ymddiried, c/o Islwyn, Lon Terfyn, Morfa Nefyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6AP
Interviews
The short list will be selected in early July, and the formal presentations to the panel of Trustees will take place on Thursday, July 29th, 2010