Are you a student looking to pursue a career in journalism? The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is offering the 2014 CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students to induce them to research, learn and give an opinion on a topical news item and take a stand on that particular topic.
Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior that has been accepted to a U.S. college (proof of acceptance required) or a currently enrolled college student. AAJA membership is not required for the application, but if selected, the student must sign up for student membership. Candidates will be judged on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated journalistic ability, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
The selected student will receive $5,000 towards their education and be flown out to attend AAJA’s national annual convention in August in Washington, D.C. They will be paired with a professional print, online or broadcast mentor, depending on the winner’s area of study, to help them network.
If you are interested, here are the materials you will need to gather before filling out the application, which you can find HERE.
- One copy of an official high school or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from a professional who is familiar with your academic and/or journalism work (a counselor, professor, etc.)
- Work samples (in PDF, JPG or link formats)
You will need to answer ONE of the following essay questions:
- Is Edward Snowden a hero or a traitor for leaking information about how the U.S. National Security Agency gathers intelligence?
- In 2013, a Bangladesh garment factory collapsed, killing more than 1,000 workers. The building did not meet safety standards. Some of the clothes from the factory were made for American stores and American shoppers. Do American shoppers have a responsibility to help prevent future tragedies like this? How would an American shopper bring about change in a country on the other side of the world?
- Syria has been engulfed in a civil war. More than 113,000 people have been killed, including 11,000 children. The government has used chemical weapons on civilians. Should the U.S. intervene? Why? What role should the U.S. play?
CLICK HERE for more information and the application.
Deadline to apply: May 9, 2014.
For any questions, please email Justin Seiter at justins@aaja.org.
