Journalism scholarship for Florida students
Broadcast journalism scholarship for Maryland students
Elmira, N.Y. newspaper seeks paid H.S. interns
 The Elmira (N.Y.) Star-Gazette, a 25,500-circulation daily newspaper near the New York-Pennsylvania border, is offering paid internships this summer to high school juniors and seniors. "The successful candidates will receive hands-on experience in the field of journalism and be paid for their work thanks to a $2,000 grant provided by the Tripp Foundation," the announcement states. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume (including references) and at least two writing samples (schoolwork is acceptable). The cover letter should state the applicant's perspective on the evolving role of a community newspaper. Applicants also must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. The deadline to apply is Friday. The internship begins in early July and ends before school resumes, or when the candidates must report to college. Click here for more info. Elmira, New York Labels: Elmira_Star-Gazette, high_school_journalism, paid_internship, Summer_2009, summer_internships
Guam newspaper seeks H.S. journalists
 The Pacific Daily News, a 20,000-circulation daily newspaper in Guam, seeks high school students to write for its teen section VIBE. "Students selected for the program will undergo basic journalism training throughout the summer," the ad states. "During the yearlong internship program, VIBE interns interview other teens and write stories about teen-related news, issues, events, features and trends. Stories appear in the weekly VIBE section in Monday's Pacific Daily News, online at www.GuamPDN.com and in the quarterly teen magazine, VIBE Extreme." Incoming freshman through seniors are eligible, and 14 students will be selected. Deadline to turn in application packages is June 5. Click here for more info on how to apply. Location: Hagatna, Guam Labels: Guam, high_school_journalism, newspaper, Pacific_Daily_News, teen_section
Journalism scholarship for W. Texas students
Journalism scholarship for S. Florida students
Free journalism camp in Illinois
 Aspiring journalism students can apply for an all-expense-paid, two-week camp July 5 to 18 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. "Participants will hear practical advice from seasoned professionals, intern briefly at a newspaper and then put their experience to work writing and producing a newspaper," the announcement states. Covered expenses include housing, meals, tuition, field trips and, if necessary, transportation to the camp. Students must have completed their sophomore year in high school, write a 500-word essay and submit writing samples and letters of recommendation. Deadline to apply is May 4. More information and an application can be found online at www.illinoispress.org, or contact Sally Turner at seturner@eiu.edu. The camp is sponsored by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Sun-Times Media Group. Location: Charleston, Illinois Labels: Eastern_Illinois_University, high_school_journalism, Illinois, journalism_boot_camp, journalism_camp, Summer_2009
Journalism scholarship for Binghamton area students
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Journalism scholarship for Michigan students
$5K journalism scholarship for Jersey students
Seniors attending northern Jersey high schools can apply for a scholarship worth up to $5,000 to study journalism in college. But you'll need to really hustle because the deadline is today, March 11 (just found out about this). Only students from high schools in Plainfield, North Plainfield, South Plainfield, Warren Watchung, Edison, Scotch Plains and Fanwood are eligible. The location of the applicant's high school, not the applicant's residence, is the qualifying factor. For more info about the Adele deLeeuw Scholarships, contact scholarship administrator Sally Young at (732) 381- 6269. Location: New Jersey Labels: Adele_deLeeuw_Scholarship, high_school_journalism, journalism-scholarship, New_Jersey
Journalism scholarship for Indiana H.S. students
High school seniors in Indiana can apply for a $1,000 scholarship to study journalism in college. To be eligible, applicants must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A., must be graduating in 2009 and must intend to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarship is funded by the Hoosier State Press Association Foundation. Apply by April 1. Download an application online. Location: Indiana Labels: high_school_journalism, Hoosier_State_Press_Association, Indiana, journalism-scholarship
Free H.S. journalism teaching program
A free two-week intensive journalism training program is being offered this summer for high school teachers. The Reynolds High School Journalism Institute offers programs around the country that will enable teachers to help students start a campus newspaper or improve an existing paper, as well as enhance their teaching in journalism, English, social studies and civics. "Instruction is based on the core tenets of journalism and the skills needed to produce a top-notch scholastic publication, on paper or online," the program's website states. "Topics include: reporting, writing, editing, photojournalism, layout and design, opinion pages, journalistic credibility ethics and responsibilities, the future of daily newspapers and business-side skills. First Amendment matters, privacy and the state of scholastic press freedoms are also key topics." The Institute pays for air transportation, lodging, meals, cost of instruction, and continuing education credit hours (at the discretion of the university) for participants. Additional benefits include: memberships to scholastic journalism associations, subscriptions to journalism magazines and the beginnings of a journalism library. Locations and dates will be: Arizona State University, Tempe, June 14-26; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, July 5-17; University of Nevada, Reno, July 12-24; University of Missouri, Columbia July 12-24; University of Texas at Austin, July 19-31. Apply by March 2. Download an application online. Location: United States Labels: high_school_journalism, journalism_camp, journalism_teachers, Reynolds_High_School_Journalism_Institute
Journalism scholarships for Kansas students
Journalism scholarships for Bay Area students
$10,000 in scholarships is available for high school and college students who live in or attend school in the Bay Area. You don’t have to be a journalism or mass communications major, but you must demonstrate serious intent to pursue a journalism career through strong work samples. "Students are generally selected based on their journalistic ability (as demonstrated by their published work), commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian Pacific American issues, financial need and scholastic achievement," according to the Asian American Journalists Association -- San Francisco Chapter, which funds the scholarships. Apply by March 31. Download an application online. For more info, e-mail Katherine Tam at tam_kath@hotmail.com or Pia Sarkar at piasarkar@gmail.com. Location: San Francisco, California Labels: Asian_American_Journalists_Association, Bay_Area, college_journalists, high_school_journalism, journalism_scholarships, Katherine_Tam, Pia_Sarkar, San_Francisco
Journalism scholarships for Illinois H.S. students
 High school seniors in Norther Illinois who plan to study journalism in college can apply for scholarships up to $2,400. "The scholarship awards will be presented to high school seniors who demonstrate the standards of honesty, integrity, attention to detail, hard work, creativity, and an understanding and commitment to quality community journalism," according to the announcement. "Students may be editors, writers, photographers, managers, marketing or advertising representatives or graphic designers at high school newspapers or professional news publications." Winners will receive cash scholarships from the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association, a plaque and announcement of the award in the NINA print and online newsletters. Students must attend high school within the northern Illinois region. The primary counties include Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Henry, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, McHenry, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will and Winnebago. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 13. Download an application online. Location: Illinois Labels: high_school_journalism, Illinois, journalism_awards, journalism_scholarships, Northern_Illinois_Newspaper_Association
Scholarships & grants for Adirondack region residents
Journalists and students from the Adirondack region can apply for scholarships and grants worth up to $2,000.
Scholarships totaling $12,000 will be awarded to graduating high school students and college students studying journalism from the Tri-Lakes and Watertown area. Consideration also will be given to professional journalists interested in continuing education or appropriate projects. Grants presently range from $500 to $2,000.
The awards are funded by the Adirondack Community Trust. Deadlines vary. Applications can be downloaded at www.generousact.org, or contact scholarship coordinator Andrea Grout at (518) 523-9904 or by e-mail at andrea@generousact.org.Watertown, New York Labels: Adirondack_Community_Trust, Adirondacks, Andrea_Grout, high_school_journalism, journalism_awards, journalism_fellowships, journalism_prizes, journalism_scholarships, o
Journalism scholarship for Maine H.S. senior
High school students from the Portland, Maine region who are interested in journalism can apply for a $1,500 scholarship.
WMTW-TV 8 The 2009 Bob Elliott Journalism Scholarship, funded by WMTW-TV 8 in Maine, is a one-time award to a graduating high school senior within the station's viewing area who plans to major in journalism, communications or a related area of study.
Deadline is March 24. Download an application online.
Portland, Maine
Labels: Bob_Elliott_Journalism_Scholarship, high_school_journalism, journalism_scholarships, Maine, Portland_Maine, WMTW-TV
$5,000 journalism scholarship for H.S. senior
Journalism scholarship for Idahoans
A $1,500 journalism scholarship is available for graduates of Idaho high schools who have completed at least one year of college. The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship, funded by the Idaho Press Club, is for students either majoring in journalism or communications, or working for a college or professional media outlet in addition to their studies. The scholarship money is paid directly to the student’s college or university, to cover student fees, tuition or other expenses. To apply, students should submit a one-page resume listing their related work experience; an essay of up to 500 words explaining their interest in a journalism or communications career; a copy of their college transcripts through the 2008 fall semester, including grade-point average; and samples of their journalistic work. Print journalists must submit copies of five articles or photographs; radio or television candidates are asked to submit a recording of up to three of their best news stories, up to a maximum length of 15 minutes. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15, 2009 and sent to: Idaho Press Club, Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 2221, Boise ID 83701-2221. Labels: Don_Watkins_Memorial_Scholarship, high_school_journalism, Idaho_Press_Club, journalism_awards, journalism_prizes, journalism_scholarships
Journalism scholarship for Texas H.S. seniors
The North and East Texas Press Association will award two $1,500 journalism scholarships this spring to "college-bound graduating high school seniors and actively enrolled college students from the NETPA region pursuing an education in print journalism." Applications must be postmarked by March 7. Applications can be downloaded from the NETPA website. Mail completed applications to Randy Keck, The Community New, Box 1031, Aledo, TX 76008. Labels: high_school_journalism, journalism_scholarships, North_and_East_Texas_Press_Association, Randy_Keck, Texas
Awards for reporting on disadvantaged
 January 30th is the deadline to apply for the annual Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards. They honor "the outstanding reporting of the lives and strife of disadvantaged people throughout the world. Known as the "Poor People's Pulitzers" within the press arena, these award recipients have brought to light issues spanning from child abuse and juvenile crime to discriminatory banking practices and prejudice against AIDS victims." Prizes are awarded to high school, college, professional and international journalists for in print, radio, TV, photography and editorial cartoons. For more information on submitting for the RFK Journalism Awards click here or contact Simone Greggs at (202) 463-7575, ext. 234 or greggs@rfkmemorial.org. Labels: broadcast_journalism, college_journalists, foreign_journalists, high_school_journalism, journalism_prizes, radio_journalism, Robert_F_Kennedy_Journalism_Award, television_journalism
$1,500 prizes for college and high school journalists
H.S. journalism contest on safe driving
The Allstate Foundation is offering a $3,500 cash prize to high school students for writing an article about smart driving and having it published in their school paper. "High school journalists can use their skills to make a difference and create awareness about the No. 1 killer of teens: car crashes," the contest advertisement states. Deadline for submissions is March 6, 2009. Labels: Allstate_Foundation, car_crashes, high_school_journalism, journalism_contest
High school journalism camp @ Yale
 Connecticut high school students can apply for a free week-long summer journalism program at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. The Yale Daily News Summer Journalism Program is run entirely by undergraduate staff members of the Yale Daily News. During the week, high school students participate in workshops on the fundamentals of reporting and writing, attend lectures by guest speakers from major national publications, and work hands-on reporting a story. The week culminates with the production of an issue of the Yale Daily News. The free program is limited to Connecticut residents and is geared toward those with writing or journalism experience, but any Connecticut high school student with an interest in journalism, writing or photography may apply. The program will be held August 17 through August 22, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. There is no housing available in New Haven, and students are expected to return home each evening. Applications are due in mid-May. For questions, e-mail Bharat Ayyar at Bharat.Ayyar@yale.edu or call Editor-in-Chief Andrew Mangino at (973) 432-2765. To apply, click here. Labels: Connecticut, high_school_journalism, journalism_camp, journalism_education, Summer_2009, Yale_Daily_News, Yale_University_Summer_Journalism_Program
So. Cal. paper seeks interns for holidays
 The Hesperia Star, a 20,000 weekly newspaper in California's Mojave Desert, is offering internships during the Christmas break for students with an interest in journalism. "Interns must be at least 16 years old and should have a demonstrated interest in journalism," according to the newspaper. "High school and college-level journalism students are particularly encouraged. Interns perform a variety of newsroom tasks to assist reporters, photographers and editors. Internships are tailored to the intern's area of interest." To apply, send a résumé and cover letter outlining your interest in journalism to News Internship, Attn: Editor, 17045 Main St., Hesperia CA 92345 or send an email to editor@hesperiastar.com. Labels: California, college_journalists, Hesperia_Star, high_school_journalism, journalism_internships, Mojave_Desert, newspaper-internships
Free high school journalism camp @ Princeton U.
 Economically-disadvantaged high school juniors can learn about journalism at a free 10-day summer camp at Princeton University in New Jersey. During the eight years the Princeton University Summer Journalism Program has been in existence, students have been taught by journalists from the New York Times, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, New Republic and The New Yorker. Past student activities have included covering the Yankees, Mets, Jets and Liberty games and holding a press conference with New Jersey's secretary of state. They've also met with Princeton University's president and dean of admissions. They've received counseling on their college applications from the university's staff, which consists of Princeton University alumni and undergraduates; and they've publish their own newspaper. To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following qualifications: - They must currently be juniors in high school. - They must live in the continental United States. - They must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0). - They must have an interest in journalism. - The combined income of their custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000. The program is in early August. Applications are due by January 23, 2009. All application materials—as well as additional information about the program—are available at www.princeton.edu/sjp. For more information, e-mail sjp@princeton.edu. Labels: high_school_journalism, journalism_camp, Princeton_University_Summer_Journalism_Program
Journalism scholarship for Virgina H.S. senior
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