J Camp is taking applications

Encourage high-schoolers to apply to this great FREE program for students of all backgrounds.  Travel, boarding, and tuition are covered!

Are YOU a high school student freshman, sophomore or junior (at least 16 years old by July 30, 2010) who is interested or thinking about journalism as a career? If so, AAJA J Camp is looking for you!

TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION, CLICK HERE! http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/j_camp/

WHO: Asian American Journalism Organization, Journalism Camp aka AAJA J CAMP

WHAT: A free multicultural journalism program for high school students. Aspiring young journalists will live on the university campus while getting hands-on training in writing, photography, broadcasting, online media, and reporting from professional journalists.

WHERE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: July 31st-August 4th, 2010

WHY:  We want to encourage, nurture and inspire the next generation of journalists.

HOW MUCH:  Thanks to the generous support of funders like Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bloomberg, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, AAJA Chapters and members, it’s free. J Camp scholarship includes return airfare, transportation, university housing, and access to some of the brightest and best media minds in the country.

Take a look at what past J Camp students had to say about this life-changing experience.  Watch!

“What’s All the Hype About?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpJwOHwmu5M

“It Will Change Your Life”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1dBBiFY6O0

“Who Will You Meet?  Connections of a Lifetime”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzrgUgZUp-k

You can also visit us at AAJA J Camp Facebook.  For more information, head to www.aaja.org <http://www.aaja.org/> or contact Nao Vang, AAJA National Student Programs Coordinator at (415) 346-2051 x102 or programs@aaja.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!