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Calling all Asian American writers and journalists… If you are seeking more writing opportunities and developing your professional skills, look no further than AAJA!
AAJA is one of the most prestigious organizations for journalists, and is the perfect place to get started as an aspiring journalist.
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Learn more at bit.ly/aaja25scholarships
Without further ado, check out these opportunities:
The Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship awards $1,500 to a student journalist for an insightful essay related to Vincent Chin’s life, death and legacy. This scholarship honors the legacy of Chin thanks to the generosity of Joe Grimm, former newsroom recruiter and staff development editor for the Detroit Free Press.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Link: aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/vincent-chin-scholarship/
Take the Quiz: Which Extracurricular Activity Fits Your Personality?
Want to take up an extracurricular activity but not sure which one fits your personality? Then this is the quiz for you!
The Sam Chu Lin Internship Grant
This AAJA broadcast news internship grant supports AAPIs pursuing journalism careers in broadcasting, an industry where AAPIs continue to be underrepresented. The Sam Chu Lin Grant, for a student broadcaster, offers $500.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Link: aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/broadcast-news-internship-grants/
The Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship
This fellowship widens opportunities for mid-career AAJA members pursuing the strategies and skills needed to enter news management and advance within its ranks. Fellows receive up to $1,000 for any leadership or management development program, in and outside of AAJA. Please apply at least three weeks before expenses are due.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Link: aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/dinah-eng-leadership-fellowship/
The Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants
The AAJA Sports Task Force awards two $2,000 grants to students or recent graduates who are pursuing careers in sports journalism. The scholarship is intended to financially support the recieipients’ registration, travel and lodging costs for AAJA’s 2025 National Convention in Seattle, Washington. The scholarships are made possible thanks to a donation made by Don Yee.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Link: aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/jimmie-suey-fong-yee-grant/
The Stanford Chen Internship Grants
This internship grant awards two $1,500 to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have secured an internship at a news outlet, to offset living expenses and costs. It honors the memory of Stanford Chen, who helped found the AAJA Portland chapter. We encourage students from the Pacific Northwest or who attend a Northwest college to apply.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Application Link: aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/stanford-chen-internship-grant/
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Kate is the Creative Director of The Teen Magazine.
