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AAJA Vincent Chin Scholarship

Award Amount
$500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must be a current undergraduate college student to apply for this undergraduate award.
  3. Must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong interest in pursuing journalism as a career.
  4. Must have a sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
  5. Must enroll full time.
  6. Must study at an accredited institution in the United States.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate college students who are pursuing a career in journalism. Students must have a sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.

Application requirements for the AAJA Vincent Chin Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Resume
  • Work samples
Additional Information: Recipients are selected based on the following criteria: academic achievement, demonstrated journalistic ability, financial need, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues. Please note: AAJA membership is encouraged for all applicants, and is required for scholarship recipients. Students may apply for AAJA membership online. Student memberships are $25 per year.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

About Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA):
Contact Information: Justin Seiter ,Scholarship Committee
Address: Asian American Journalists Assocation 5 Third St., Suite 1108 San Francisco, California 94103
Email: justins@aaja.org

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