N.Y. Times Journalism Institute

From the folks at The New York Times :

It's a tough time in the world of journalism right now. There seem to be less internships and fewer opportunities to learn the skills that can lead to jobs.

One program that hasn't wavered in its commitment to aspiring journalists is the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. The two-week program will be held again this year from May 17 to 31 at Dillard University in New Orleans. Students selected for the program will work under the supervision of reporters and editors from The New York Times and The Boston Globe covering events in one of America's newsiest cities.

The Institute offers every opportunity that can be found in a newsroom today, from traditional print skills to all the multimedia aspects of the Web to video, podcasting and even Twitter.

And there's no cost to students. Every expense, including travel costs, is paid by the Institute, and students even receive a stipend.

But the deadline to apply is rapidly approaching. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 27.

The Institute is held in collaboration with the National Association of Black Journalists and is an extraordinary opportunity for NABJ student members. More information about the Institute, and a look at the work of students who attended previous programs, is available at www.nytimes-institute.com. You can download an application form from the site under the "About the Institute" tab.