The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award recognizes the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to IFAJ, and supports their participation at an IFAJ congress through this award, designed to help offset travel and registration.
The Federation and Alltech believe it is important to support and nurture those who are destined to develop in the profession, to help IFAJ grow and to contribute positively to the global advancement of agricultural journalism and communications.
IFAJ is offering scholarship opportunities for young members of the federation. Guilds are encouraged to nominate candidates 35 years of age or younger for these scholarships.
This award includes participating in a unique boot camp that will provide expert training and feedback through on-site writing or broadcasting assignments. It further develops young leaders’ skills through formal in-class training. As a part of their learning experience, award winners will write or record spot news during the duration of the congress. Their stories will be made available to the general media and posted on the IFAJ website.
Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech delivers smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture. Our diverse portfolio of products and services improves the health and performance of plants and animals, resulting in better nutrition for all and a decreased environmental impact.
We are a global leader in the agriculture industry. Our team produces specialty ingredients, premix supplements, feed and biologicals, backed by science and an unparalleled platform of services.
Strengthened by more than 40 years of scientific research, we carry forward a legacy of innovation and a unique culture that views challenges through an entrepreneurial lens. As a private, family-owned company, we adapt quickly to our customers’ needs and focus on advanced innovation.
We believe agriculture has the greatest potential to shape the future of our planet. Our more than 5,000 talented team members worldwide share our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™. Together, we can provide nutrition for all, revitalize local economies and replenish the planet’s natural resources.
Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech serves customers in more than 120 countries, has five bioscience centers, and operates more than 80 manufacturing facilities across the globe.
For more information, visit alltech.com, or join the conversation on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
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1. All applicants must be IFAJ members.
2. The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award includes a stipend of to defray the costs of registration to Boot Camp and the IFAJ congress.
3. Guilds will choose one candidate from among the applicants from their country, and will complete the IFAJ application to submit as the official nomination.
4. The candidate must be able to attend the congress and the boot camp. If the candidate is selected but ultimately cannot attend the congress, the scholarship is forfeited and may be awarded to another candidate.
5. The Boot Camp training and congress are conducted in English and the candidate must be able to communicate and participate fully in English.
6. Candidates must be involved in agricultural journalism or communications.
7.Winners agree to contribute a 500-word story or three-minute video about their congress experiences to the IFAJ newsletter and/or website, 30 days after the congress. Winners will also share coverage resulting from the Boot Camp experience.
8. Candidates must be no more than 35 years old as of December 31, 2025.
9. Final judging will be conducted by a three-person panel and the judges’ decisions are final.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please click on the link to the application form and fill in ALL of the information required.If you are an individual making this application please be advised that it will be received by IFAJ and forwarded to your Guild for consideration in their nomination process.
Deadline is June 8, 2025
Winners may need to supplement these awards to cover their total expenses. Here are some suggested ways to supplement the award:
1. A financial contribution from the winners themselves.
2. Additional support from the winners’ guilds.
3. Supplementary support from another sponsor.
4. Supplementary support from the winners’ employers.