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CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship

Award Amount
$5,000
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 graduating high school senior or currently enrolled undergraduate student.
  3. Must demonstrate a commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander Issues.
  4. Must study at an accredited institution in the United States.

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

Description: U.S. graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students who demonstrate commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues are eligible to apply for this award.

Application requirements for the CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Work samples
Additional Information: Candidates will be judged on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated journalistic ability, commitment to the field of journalism, and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander Issues. AAJA membership is not required for the application but if selected, the student must sign up for student membership.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually, non-renewable. The selected student will receive travel, lodging and registration to attend AAJA's national annual convention. Depending on the winner's area of study, the student will also be paired with a professional print, online or broadcast mentor at the convention to help them network.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

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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