Applications for the The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation’s JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism are now open.

The JB Fairfax Award aims to encourage university students in a related degree to pursue a career in rural journalism upon graduation.

The Award includes a scholarship of $10,000 and practical work experience at Rural Press and the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The winning article is also published in a major rural publication.

More information on the Award can be found here, or click here to apply.

Applications are open until 30 September 2012.