From the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI) is offering scholarships of AUD$1,000 to eligible applicants for enrolment in, and completion of, an approved indexing course. One year of ANZSI membership will also be provided to the successful recipient/s.
Information about indexing as a career
The following links provide some useful information on the indexer’s role:
- What does a professional indexer do? – ANZSI
- A career in indexing – Society of Indexers (UK)
- So you want to be an indexer? – American Society of Indexing
- For New and Aspiring Indexers – Indexing Society of Canada
In addition, if you would like to test your interest, have a look at: Indexing Books as a career, a free massive open online course or (MOOC. This free course, written and run by an experienced indexer and course developer, is for people interested in exploring an indexing career as well as for authors and editors who work with indexers.
Eligibility criteria
You must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be ready to start your indexing studies, in the approved course, within four months of the scholarship being awarded
- own, or have unlimited access to, a PC or laptop with internet access so you can complete the course.
Conditions
You must complete the approved course within the timeline stipulated by the course convenors and as agreed to by the ANZSI Council.
ANZSI will pay the scholarship funds as follows:
- 50% on receipt of proof of enrolment
- 50% on receipt of proof of successful completion of the course program.
Recommended indexing educational programs
- Indexing: Theory and Application (University of California Berkeley Extension)
This online course teaches “the fundamentals of writing, editing and delivering back-of-the book indexes to publishing clients”, as well as embedded and web indexing. Find further information about the course.
- Training in Indexing (Modules A and B) (Society of Indexers (UK))
This online course consists of four assessed modules plus a practical indexing assignment. Find further information about the course.
- Other courses will be considered by the scholarship committee as part of the application process.
Access the application form for the ANZSI Indexing Scholarship.
All applications must be received by 31 May 2025.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact a member of the ANZSI Scholarships Committee: education@anzsi.org