Student Programs
2012 Scholarships
About the Program: The Texas AAJA chapter awards scholarships on a rolling deadline.
Who should apply: Must be a graduating high school senior, or an undergraduate or graduate college student planning to attend an accredited college or university during the 2011-2012 school year. Must either be a resident of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma or New Mexico, or attending college in one of those states.
How to apply: Download the application here.
For questions, email AAJA Texas president Iris Kuo.
Mentoring Program (In development)
About the Program: AAJA Texas matches students and young professionals with mid-career journalists. Mentors would also be available to do critiques of resumes, portfolios and work samples, talk about job strategies, and generally be a sounding board for navigating the news business.
Who should apply: Mentoring is open to print and broadcast students and journalists with fewer than 3 years of experience. Mentoring for students interested in a communications or public relations field is also available.
How to apply: This program is currently in development. For questions, contact AAJA Texas vice president Ruth Liao.