Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students


Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students, created in partnership with CalMatters. JCal is an all-inclusive, expenses-paid journalism program that immerses high school students from across California into the state’s news ecosystem. … Continue reading Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors


Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students. This year’s program will focus on Asian Americans in the upcoming election cycle, broadly defined. We’re looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are great storytellers and interested in new … Continue reading VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors

AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open


APPLY TO BE PART OF THE 2024 COHORT BEFORE JANUARY 20, 2024 Applications for AAJA’s 2024 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP provides mid to senior-level career professionals with the training and skills needed to become journalism industry leaders.  Our 2024 program will be hybrid, with virtual sessions and in-person components. The opening session … Continue reading AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open


Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will be in Austin, Texas from August 3-9, 2024. It will coincide with AAJA’s convention in Austin, Texas.  High school sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in journalism are encouraged … Continue reading Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open

Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards


Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2024 Awards! Our Journalism Excellence Awards honor the best journalism by AAJA members in 2023, while our Community Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of AAJA members, … Continue reading Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards

AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications


AAJA Mentor Match Opens Cohort Applications AAJA’s Mentor Match program will return in 2024 with a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We’re excited to continue fostering strong relationships between members of our community!  APPLICATIONS Applications to be part of the 2024 Mentor Match cohort are now open, for both mentors and mentees! Apply to … Continue reading AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications

AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships


Apply for SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to announce AAJA’s 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships! Discover the full range of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page. Whether you’re a journalist in video, radio, digital or print, we provide career development opportunities for all stages of your professional journey. If you have any … Continue reading AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

Announcing AAJA’s 2023 Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Recipients


The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2023 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates who have demonstrated passion and expertise in different areas of journalism. AAJA annually offers up to $20,000 in scholarships and grants to journalism students. Thank … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2023 Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Recipients

Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23


DC morning fun run. Photo: AAJA DC Chapter

The Asian American Journalists Association annual convention brought together more than 1,500 people in Washington, DC, in July, for programming, training, and social events that underlined how much Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists contribute to the field, their communities, and the nation’s multicultural democracy. With the theme of “Building Our Collective Power,” AAJA23 was … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23

AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards


The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Community Awards, which honor members and organizations championing the spirit of community through their leadership, mentoring, civic engagement, and impact. The Community Awards winners were honored at the #AAJA23 Convention’s closing gala, alongside our Journalism Excellence Award winners, who produced exceptional … Continue reading AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards