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12/10/2025

Don’t miss your chance to apply for AAJA’s 2026 Opportunities, including scholarships, internships, and fellowships! Explore offerings that support your academic and professional growth, and note that deadlines vary by opportunity. See the full list here: bit.ly/aaja26opportunities

12/10/2025

Apply now for AAJA’s 2026 Opportunities, including scholarships, internships, and fellowships!

Applications are open for the following opportunities:

✨Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship Grant
✨White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
✨Anna Chennault Scholarship
✨Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship and Internship
✨Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
✨Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship
✨Sam Chu Lin Internship Grant
✨William Woo Print and Online News Internship Grant
✨ABC News / AAJA Alexa Valiente Summer Internship
✨Stanford Chen Internship Grants

To view all opportunities, visit our scholarships and internships page at the link in our bio. Please note the varying deadlines.

12/10/2025

Sarah Wang and Kate Song, JCamp 2025 students, documented the resilience of immigrant-owned restaurants at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Their story highlights how food can preserve culture and create community, even amidst challenges. Read the story on JCamp’s Medium: https://medium.com/-jcamp/how-immigrant-owned-businesses-show-up-for-community-amid-enforcement-threats-745b6cc197f8. Apply for JCamp 2026 to report on how national policies affect local communities.

12/05/2025

to Weijia Jiang, Senior White House Correspondent for CBS News and the first woman of color to serve as the President of the White House Correspondents’ Association, who was honored by the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA with a Prize of Excellence.

We celebrate her leadership and constant efforts to support press freedom, transparency, and the institutional integrity of the White House press corps. Weijia, thank you for your commitment to advancing public understanding and inspiring future generations throughout your career.

12/05/2025

Buskers on street corners, musicians juggling side gigs, and the legacy of grunge – Seattle’s music scene isn’t what it once was, but it’s still alive. JCamp 2025 students Akshan Ranasinghe and Alaia Aulachong reported on how artists are adapting, innovating, and keeping the city’s creative spirit alive despite financial pressures. Read the full story: https://medium.com/-jcamp/electric-guitars-to-bouzoukis-how-seattles-musicians-persist-despite-high-living-costs-c59472f70966. Apply for JCamp 2026 by Sunday, Jan. 11.

12/04/2025

From Hawai‘i to Central Asia to Russia, Madison Yue, VOICES 2025 fellow, documented how three creators are redefining the AANHPI identity online. Kuʻuleilehua Makekau, Sayat Nokerban, and Chimita Sharapova are educating audiences, celebrating heritage, and proving that visibility can transform how communities are perceived. Read the feature at https://voices.aaja.org/stories/seattle-2025/content-creators-are-reshaping-how-people-define-asian-american-and-pacific-islander/. Apply for VOICES 2026 to report on stories shaping the next generation.

12/02/2025

Get an inside look at ELP 2026! Join us on Monday, Dec. 8 from 7-8 p.m. ET to learn about program highlights, leadership training, funding options, and how to strengthen your application. Register at https://bit.ly/aajaelpama26

12/01/2025

AAJA's Executive Leadership Program prepares mid-career journalists to become confident leaders and managers in a fast-changing media landscape. ELP 2026 will kick off in Washington, D.C. where participants will gain hands-on training, connect with peers, and grow their leadership skills. Funding opportunities are available to help cover costs. Apply by Tuesday, Jan. 6 at https://bit.ly/aajaelp26

11/24/2025

is heading to Minneapolis! Share your program suggestions for sessions and speakers, and/or apply to join our Convention Programming Committee (CPC). Your feedback will help us deliver an impactful experience!

Share program suggestions: https://bit.ly/aajaprogramsuggestions26

Sign up for CPC: https://bit.ly/aajacpc26

11/24/2025

“I miss her handmade dumplings, and our shared Thanksgiving dinners with her lab members,” said Elizabeth Rao, Dr. Jane Wu’s daughter. VOICES 2025 fellow William Tong reports on a discrimination lawsuit that alleges that federal investigations and university actions disrupted both Wu’s life and research, devastating her family and community. Read the full story: https://voices.aaja.org/stories/seattle-2025/nih-probe-and-lab-closure-preceded-northwestern-university-professors-death-lawsuit-says/. Apply for VOICES 2026 by Friday, Dec. 19.

11/18/2025

VOICES 2025 fellow Diamy Wang explored how q***r Asian students at California community colleges, facing looming DEI rollbacks and budget cuts, are at risk as the resources and safe spaces they depend on are being taken away, amplifying existing challenges. Read the full article: https://voices.aaja.org/stories/seattle-2025/as-california-community-colleges-brace-for-dei-rollbacks-q***r-asian-students-worry-whats-next/. Apply for VOICES 2026 to report on how national policies affect local communities.

11/17/2025

For Ballard, salmon is more than food – it’s identity. JCamp 2025 students Allie Chung, Sonia Qiao, and Lincoln Miller dug into how new tariffs are threatening a community tradition. Read the full story: https://medium.com/-jcamp/tariff-turmoil-targeting-the-salmon-industry-threatens-ballards-identity-36a31e1440f3. Apply for JCamp 2026 by Sunday, Jan. 11.

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