Launching AAJA-Philly Mentorship Program

We are excited to re-launch AAJA-Philly's mentorship program, where AAJA-Philly mentors are paired with AAJA-Philly mentees. Having a good mentor is one of the most valuable assets for a journalist (or for anybody really, for that matter). The structure of the mentorship -- how often you meet, what you talk about and work on -- … Continue reading Launching AAJA-Philly Mentorship Program

Deadline Approaching: Alicia Patterson Fellowships

What: $20K and $40K stipends awarded to fulltime print journalists. The fellowships are named for Alicia Patterson, the founding editor of Newsday, and the nation's oldest journalism writing grants. When: Applications must be posted by Saturday, October 1 Requirements: The Alicia Patterson fellowships are open only to U.S. citizens who are fulltime print journalists, or … Continue reading Deadline Approaching: Alicia Patterson Fellowships

Now Accepting Applications: Pakistan-US Journalists Exchange

What: The Pakistan-United States Journalists Exchange program is designed to increase and deepen public understanding of the two countries. This study tour offers U.S. and Pakistani journalists an opportunity to gain on-the-ground insights and firsthand information about the countries they visit through meetings with policymakers, government and military officials, members of the business community and … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications: Pakistan-US Journalists Exchange

Fellowship Lead: June 10 Last Day to Apply for AAJA Professional Training Fellowship

June 10 is the last day to apply for the Asian American Journalists Association Professional Training Fellowship, made possible by the support of the Ford Foundation. What: Two fellowships will be awarded to members from each AAJA chapter, to journalists who are currently unemployed or underemployed, to get digital journalism, managerial, and entrepreneurial training in … Continue reading Fellowship Lead: June 10 Last Day to Apply for AAJA Professional Training Fellowship

Scholarship Lead: John Curley Scholarship Fund

The national convention in Detroit in August promises to be educational, fun, and digitally-focused. For the second time in a row, AAJA-Philadelphia will help pay the expenses for one member to go to the convention from Aug. 10-13. Our ability to do so comes from the kind generosity of our donor, John Curley, the former president, … Continue reading Scholarship Lead: John Curley Scholarship Fund