Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM), Bangalore

Students who excel in their selected media concentrations and areas of specializations will be recipients of awards. Awards are determined on the basis of their creative work, journalistic accomplishments in the program, and the master's thesis project. They will be honored at year-end ceremonies, highlighting their work in the program.

Ibda'a Media Student Awards 2004 / DUBAI

The Ibda'a Awards is the only awards program for aspiring media students in the Middle East region, providing exposure and career opportunities for young media talent.

In addition to our established talent pools of the GCC, India, South Africa, Iran, and Egypt, we have opened eligibility up to media students in Europe, the U.S, Australia, and the Far East, due to unprecedented international interest in 2003.

The Awards program is open exclusively to undergraduates enrolled in full time education or students graduating in 2004. International finalists are flown to Dubai for 5 days in November to attend a glittering Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, where winners are awarded with internship prizes and recognized at an exhibition of their works held at Dubai Media City and attended by key media professionals, press and the public.

2004 Categories include:
Animation, Analogue Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Radio, Journalism, TV Advertising, Print Advertising, Film, and TV Documentary

Award Providers include:
Arabian Radio Network, Canon, CNN, Kodak, Leo Burnett, Lowe, Motivate Publishing, Saatchi & Saatchi, Showtime, and Team, Young & Rubicam

Ibda'a 2004 is a truly global student event and an opportunity to showcase your talent to an international media audience.