Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open! This year’s program will take place in Seattle, Washington, from July 26 to August 1, 2025, coinciding with AAJA’s national convention. JCamp students will have the unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, build networks, and experience a national convention, all while honing their skills during the program.
High school sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in journalism are encouraged to apply. AAJA covers all costs including domestic airfare, campus housing, and meals for accepted students.
JCamp staff will closely monitor public health guidelines and follow all rules outlined by our host site. We also encourage each student to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.
Application Details
Applications require the following:
- A letter of recommendation
- An introduction video (target 60-90 secs)
- Two essay questions and several short answer responses
You may also submit work samples, but they’re not required.
The deadline is Friday, January 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For any questions, please refer to our FAQ. If you are unable to find an answer in the FAQ, please contact support@aaja.org.
ABOUT JCAMP
AAJA’s JCamp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students. 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. To view work from 2023, visit JCamp’s Medium to read articles written by last year’s cohort. Since 2001, more than 850 high school students have graduated from JCamp. Every year, AAJA receives hundreds of applications from all regions of the country. Learn more about JCamp here.
ABOUT AAJA
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a non-profit professional journalism organization dedicated to ensuring fair and accurate coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and help Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists succeed in the newsroom and the industry. AAJA, founded in 1981, has more than 1,600 members across the United States and Asia. Since its founding, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry.
