AAJA-L.A. is offering stipends of $400-$500 to help defray the costs of travel, lodging and registration to this year’s Unity convention in Chicago.
All current 2008 AAJA-L.A. members are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to members with demonstrated financial need. Beginning journalists, students and members who are in between jobs are especially encouraged to apply
The application has four requirements:
1. A one-page cover letter, which should address why you should receive the stipend, including any financial hardship you face, and why you want to attend the convention.
2. Your resume.
3. Two work samples (clips, tapes, photos, slides, etc.).
4. An agreement to volunteer for the AAJA-L.A. Trivia Bowl AND at the Unity convention in Chicago.
1. A one-page cover letter, which should address why you should receive the stipend, including any financial hardship you face, and why you want to attend the convention.
2. Your resume.
3. Two work samples (clips, tapes, photos, slides, etc.).
4. An agreement to volunteer for the AAJA-L.A. Trivia Bowl AND at the Unity convention in Chicago.
Send applications to:
Jinah Kim
NBC News/KNBC
3000 W. Alameda
Burbank, CA 91523