The American Association of Journalists and Authors (AAJA) grants up to $20,000 in scholarships (inclusive of the $2,000 Mary Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship) and grants to journalism students every year to help with the costs of education, internships, living expenses, and other opportunities. This Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship is offered to a graduating high school senior who will be attending a college or university to pursue a journalism career. The program includes an award of $2,000.
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Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship 2024 – Overview
| Scholarship Name | Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship |
| Application Open Date | October 31, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | January 31, 2024 |
| Winners | 1 |
| Scholarship Amount | $2,000 |
| Official Website | https://www.aaja.org/news-and-resources/scholarships-internships/mary-quon-moy-ing-memorial-scholarship/ |
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Eligibility Criteria
Follow the requirements for applying for the Program:
- Must be an active AAJA member.
- Must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending community college, junior college, college, or university in the fall.
- Must plan on taking journalism courses or pursuing journalism as a career.
- Must be committed to AAJA’s mission
- Must show journalistic excellence, a strong interest in pursuing journalism as a career, and a commitment to community involvement.
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Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship -Application Process
To apply for the program, you will have to submit your application.
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Work samples (optional)
- Brief statement of financial need
- In 500 words or less, answer this question: Describe any involvement or interest you have in the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. If you were awarded an AAJA scholarship, propose how you would contribute to the field of journalism and media issues involving AAPI communities.
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Selection Process
The applicant will be chosen based on academic and journalistic achievement, financial need, commitment to journalism, and/or sensitivity to AAPI issues.