This scholarship awards $2,000 to a graduating high school senior who will be attending a college or university to pursue a journalism career. A winner will be selected based on academic and journalistic achievement, financial need, commitment to journalism and/or sensitivity to AAPI issues.
ELIGIBILITY AND RULES
- Must be an active AAJA member.
- Must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending community college, junior college, college or university in the fall. The student must plan on taking journalism courses or pursuing journalism as a career.
- Must be committed to AAJA’s mission
- Must demonstrate journalistic excellence, a strong interest in pursuing journalism as a career, and a commitment to community involvement.
REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Work samples (optional)
- Brief statement of financial need
- In 500 words or less, answer this question: Describe any involvement or interest you have in the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. If you were awarded an AAJA scholarship, propose how you would contribute to the field of journalism and media issues involving AAPI communities.
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Register to View