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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AAJA will award news internship grant(s) of $1,750, available to college juniors, seniors and graduate students. The grants are directed for print, online, broadcast or photography interns at small- to medium-size companies.

The Stanford Chen Internship Grant was established in 1998 to honor a longtime AAJA member whose dedication to young journalists was an inspiration to many. Chen was the co-founder of AAJA's Portland chapter, served as National Secretary and Vice President for Print, edited the organization's newsletter, and

was AAJA's unofficial historian. Most importantly, he was a mentor, teacher and friend. Chen passed away in 1999.

AAJA strongly encourages students from or who are interning in the Pacific Northwest to apply.

Applicants must have a serious interest in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must have already secured an internship with a print company (daily circulation under 100,000) or broadcasting company (markets smaller than the top 50). The grant is to be used toward living expenses and transportation during the actual internship.

AAJA membership is encouraged for all applicants and required for the selected applicant(s).

Applications must be received no later than Friday April 4, 2012.

For more information, contact Nao Vang, AAJA National Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051 x102 or naov@aaja.org

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AAJA's mission is to encourage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to enter the ranks of journalism, work for fair and accurate coverage of AAPIs, and promote increasing the number of AAPI journalists and news managers in the industry.

Send four collated sets of the required materials to:

Stanford Chen Internship GrantAsian American Journalists Association5 Third Street, Suite 1108San Francisco, CA 94103

Submit four complete, collated sets (one original, three copies) of the following materials. Faxes will not be accepted. Use paper clips, not staples when preparing your application.

1) APPLICATION FORM

2) ESSAY QUESTION: In 200 words, state what kind of experience you expect as an intern with a small- or medium-size media company. Describe your career goals and why AAJA's mission is important to you.

3) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Your letter can be from your editor, professor, counselor or a professional journalist.

4) RÉSUMÉ: Single-sided, 8.5”x11” white paper.

5) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED: Please type out a short statement explaining your need for assistance.

6) INTERNSHIP VERIFICATION: Copy of internship acceptance letter or other verification documents.

TO APPLY

FIRST NAME LAST NAME

MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE E-MAIL

SCHOOL CURRENT YEAR IN SCHOOL

EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION MAJOR GPA

PERMANENT ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) CITY STATE ZIP

PERMANENT TELEPHONE (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) PERMANENT E-MAIL (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

HOW DID YOU HEAR OF THIS OPPORTUNITY? ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ANY OTHER AAJA INTERNSHIP GRANTS? IF YES, WHICH ONES?

RACIAL/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION (OPTIONAL)*: qCHINESE qFILIPINO qJAPANESE qKOREAN qMIDDLE EASTERN qPACIFIC ISLANDER qSOUTH ASIAN qSOUTHEAST ASIAN

qMULTIRACIAL (ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER) q OTHER (STATE) ___________________________

* WHILE ANSWERING IS VOLUNTARY, THE INFORMATION WILL ASSIST WITH PLANNING OUR PROGRAMS/SERVICES.

2012 STANFORD CHEN INTERNSHIP GRANT

DEADLINE: MUST BE RECEIVED (NOT JUST POSTMARKED) NO LATER THAN APRIL 4, 2012.

Send four collated copies of this form and the required materials to:

Stanford Chen Internship GrantAsian American Journalists Association5 Third Street, Suite 1108San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Incomplete or late applications may be disqualified.

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MEDIA COMPANY INTERN TITLE/FUNCTION (REPORTER, PRODUCER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ETC.)

SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR’S JOB TITLE

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE LENGTH AND DATES OF INTERNSHIP SALARY / STIPEND (IF ANY)

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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION