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Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship

AAJA Seattle

The scholarship was established to provide educational support to a high school junior or graduating senior attending school in Washington who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a Washington or out-of-state four-year college, community college or vocational college and are planning to pursue a degree in journalism.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High school junior or graduating senior
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    High school junior or senior attending school in Washington
  • College:
    Planning to attend a Washington or out-of-state four-year college, community college or vocational college
  • Major/Career:
    Pursuing careers in journalism

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Please answer the follow questions in this essay: Why do you want to pursue journalism? How will this scholarship help you attain your career goals? How will your experiences and cultural background help in advancing innovation for the profession? Why do you believe diversity is important in the journalism profession and what have you done to demonstrate a commitment to diversity? Also, please include any journalism classes, workshops or relevant training youve had; Explain why you are seeking aid and why you would benefit from being awarded a scholarship. This is the place to talk about anything that may impact your ability to pay for your education
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Please include links to published articles, photos, videos or any type of journalistic work youve produced. If your work hasnt been published online, send attachments of your work to [email protected].
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application form

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