AAJA’s JCamp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students. The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages for the program’s news site, JCamp Live.
JCamp’s goal is to develop the next generation of journalists. This six-day training camp brings together a multicultural group of high school students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment. The curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training and field trips.
Selected students demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, photojournalism or online media. This program is not limited to Asian American students, but to all high school sophomores and juniors. There is no fee to apply and all costs are covered — including airfare, lodging and meals. Students stay in university housing during the camp week.
JCamp strives to confront the lack of diversity in journalism, in regards to race, socioeconomics, geography, religion, sexual orientation and identity. The camp strives to ensure excellence in the profession for decades to come. Through this culture of excellence and diversification, JCamp cultivates the voices and views of our future media leaders on government, human interest, entertainment, recreation, science, medicine and national and international news.
Location(s)
- JCamp 2025 will take place in Seattle, Washington
Schedule
- July 26th - August 1st, 2025
Cost/Compensation
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade.
Deadline
- January 31st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed application, which includes the following:
- Written essays
- Short answer questions
- A short video
- Letter of recommendation
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- All costs are covered by the program including domestic transportation, lodging, and meals.
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The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in journalism and media. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the association has more than 1,500 members in the United States and Asia who work in all aspects of journalism, including print, broadcast, online, and social media. AAJA has played a key role in increasing diversity and representation in the media by working with newsrooms and media organizations to develop policies and practices that promote diversity and inclusion and providing training and mentorship programs for Asian American journalists. AAJA also provides resources and support for journalists who cover issues related to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, such as the MediaWatch program, which monitors and responds to media coverage of Asian American issues and provides resources for journalists covering the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. AAJA has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Press Club's Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism and the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award for Diversity.
