Executive Leadership
The Executive Leadership Program Introductory Session is for any AAJA member who is interested in moving ahead in the workplace and developing the necessary skills to achieve goals small and large. For the last 20 years, ELP has designed a program that is challenging, practical and life changing, and is recommended for anyone with four to seven years of journalism experience or more. The program explores the responsibilities and challenges of the media workplace and examines how cultural values come into play in newsroom dynamics. Led by professional career coaches and executives, participants will explore a variety of topics in a small, nurturing environment, including:
• Setting goals
• Defining success
• Negotiating promotions and raises
• Dealing with pressure and politics
• Conquering excuses
Applications for ELP U.S. are due JAN. 20.
Learn more about ELP today
VOICES (College)
VOICES is a rare opportunity for college students to develop multimedia and reporting skills in the company of industry professionals from all over the world. Just as newsrooms across the country are adjusting to smaller staffing and new technology, AAJA has redesigned its student convention program to simulate the convergence newsroom of tomorrow. This innovative opportunity, now in its 32nd year, trains students and professionals before and during AAJA’s annual convention.
VOICES serves as a multimedia journalism training fellowship for college and graduate students, as well as a leadership program for young journalists. Select students will record a daily convention newscast. Written stories, videos, podcasts and digital content will appear on the VOICES website.
Learn more about the cohort here
JCAMP
(High School)
The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages for the program’s news site, JCamp Live. Since 2001, over 700 high school students have graduated from JCamp. Every year, AAJA receives hundreds of applications from all regions of the country.
Applications for the 2024 JCamp cohort are DUE MARCH 1.
Learn more about JCamp today
Scholorships & Grants
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Scholarship, Internship, Internship Grant and Fellowship Opportunities
AAJA offers scholarships and grants worth more than $20,000 every year. These opportunities have different deadlines and criteria, so please read the individual descriptions carefully.
We’re always excited to see your work and award outstanding young AAPI journalists through these opportunities! To see the most recent scholarship, internship and fellowship recipients, click here.
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship $2,000
Award towards the 2022-2023 academic year, to be used towards the recipient’s education, luncheon with WHCA, a mentor from the WHCA and more.
Application deadline: January 16, 2024
Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship $2,000
Available to currently enrolled undergraduate students of Asian American-Pacific Islander descent pursuing sports journalism/media as a career; funded by the AAJA Sports Task Force and an annual contribution from Al Young.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
CIC / Anna Chennault Scholarship $5,000
Available to a graduate student who is passionate about journalism and pursuing journalism as a career. This grant pays for educational costs, travel and registration to AAJA’s annual National Convention.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2024
Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship
The Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship widens opportunities for mid-career AAJA members pursuing the strategies and skills needed to enter news management and advance within its ranks.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
IJA / AAJA Pacific Islander Scholarship $5,000
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and AAJA’s AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force with support from The Omidyar Group, offers two $5,000 scholarships to help offset the cost of internships, tuition, student loans or journalism training. These scholarships are intended to help Indigenous peoples of the Pacific, particularly Polynesians, Micronesians and Melanesians, pursue careers in journalism, especially in the U.S. and U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants $2,000
Two $2,000 scholarships available for a current student and a recent graduate pursuing sports journalism to produce a print, digital, audio or visual story about Asians or AAPIs in sports. These grants also offset costs for registration, travel, accommodations and meals for AAJA’s annual National Convention.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship $2,000
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.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2024
Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship $2,000
Available to young sports broadcast, podcast, or radio journalist/recent college graduate who has less than three years of professional experience. Ideal candidates are journalists in their first TV market.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship $1,500
Available to current student journalists for writing about the legacy of Vincent Chin in essay form.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2024
INTERNSHIP GRANTS
Broadcast News Internship Grants
Sam Chu Lin Internship Grant up to $500
Available to a student with a summer broadcast news internship.Lloyd LaCuesta Internship Grant up to $1000
Available to an Asian American male who has secured a broadcast news internship for the summer season (May or June through August)
Application Deadline: March 21, 2024
Stanford Chen Internship Grant $1,500
Available to offset living expenses and costs for college juniors, seniors and graduate students in journalism who have secured a summer internship.
Application Deadline: March 21, 2024
William Woo Print and Online News Internship Grant $2,000
Available to support students and recent graduates who have secured a print or online news internship for the summer season (May or June through August).
Application Deadline: March 21, 2024
INTERNSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
ABC News / AAJA Alexa Valiente Summer Internship
One paid summer internship with ABC News in New York City or Washington, D.C. is available for current students pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2024
AAJA-Sports Task Force – CBS Sports Internships
Internship Opportunities available in New York City, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Nashville, Tennessee are open to students who will be Juniors, Seniors or Master’s students in the fall of 2024.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
NBCU Academy Summer Fellowships
Paid summer internships with Comcast NBCUniversal in New York City or New Jersey are available for current students pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. Housing stipends are available.
Application Deadline: Check back for details
AAJA Sports Task Force-Bleacher Report Social Content Internship
With exposure to the DEI resources at WBD, the selected intern will be dedicated to the B/R Social Content team and paired with a mentor to guide them through navigating the sports industry, aligning with the AAJA STF mission. In conjunction with the paid internship, the selected candidate will be receiving a $5000 AAJA STF x B/R scholarship.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
AAJA Sports Task Force-ESPN Summer Internship
ESPN and the AAJA Sports Task Force are offering a joint paid internship for college sports journalism students as the ESPN Universal News Group Intern in the summer of 2024.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
AAJA Sacramento Internship with The Sacramento Bee
In partnership with The Sacramento Bee, AAJA Sacramento is sponsoring a paid 10-week internship program for aspiring journalists. The program begins in May or June. Applicants must be current AAJA student members.
Application Deadline: Check back for details
Intern for AsAmNews
Earn college credit and valuable experience at AsAmNews. This internship is open until a qualified applicant is selected. Check AsAmNews directly for details.
AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship
AAJA is partnering with Yahoo to host the AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship. One AAJA fellow will be placed with Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance or TechCrunch. This is a PAID fellowship opportunity with a competitive salary.
Application Deadline: Check back for details
Sports Journalism Institute
One week of intensive training plus an eight-week paid sports journalism internship available upon completion.
Application Deadline: November 3, 2023