This internship grant awards $1,500 each to up to two college juniors, seniors or graduate students who have secured an internship at a news outlet. Students from the Pacific Northwest or who attend a Northwest college or university are especially encouraged to apply, though a Northwest connection alone does not determine who receives a grant. Applicants who will be interning at small to medium sized outlets will receive priority. 

Eligibility and Rules

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited community college, junior college, college or university
• Must have secured a summer internship before applying for the internship grant. The stipend must be used for living expenses and/or transportation during your internship and may not be used for any college expenses. Grantees will be required to sign an agreement acknowledging this.
• Must have a serious interest in pursuing journalism as a career
• Must be an active AAJA member  

Application Requirements

• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• A letter verifying your summer internship
• A brief statement describing any financial need
• In 500 words or less, state what kind of experience do you expect as an intern, describe your career goals and why AAJA's mission is important to you.

DEADLINE:

The application deadline is 11:59PM PT on April 30, 2026. Questions? Email support@aaja.org.

This internship grant awards $1,000 to a student broadcaster who has secured an internship at a news outlet, or journalists interested in or working in local TV news. 

Eligibility:

• Must be a full-time college student or have graduated within the last year
• Must secure a summer internship, verified by March 31, 2026
• The stipend must be used for living expenses and/or transportation during your internship
• Must be an active AAJA member

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• A letter verifying your summer internship before March 31, 2026
• A brief statement describing any financial need
• In 500 words or less, state why you want to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, what you hope to gain from your internship experience, and why AAJA’s mission is important to you.

Deadline: The application deadline is 11:59 PT on January 21. 2026. Questions? Email support@aaja.org.

Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship Grant

This grant awards funds to current AAJA members in pursuit of professional development. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted into a professional development program. 

Candidates must commit to submitting a post for the AAJA website at the end of their training experience that highlights how the fellowship advanced them along their career path.

Eligibility

• Must have an active AAJA membership
• Must demonstrate leadership potential, or currently hold a management position
• Must have a serious interest in continuing pursuing journalism as a career

Application Requirements

• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• A letter verifying your acceptance into a professional development program
• A brief statement describing any financial need
• In 500 words or less, state your career goals and why AAJA's mission is important to you.

DEADLINE: The application is open throughout the year, and awarded to multiple recipients up to twice a year. 

Deadline has passed to be considered for funds towards AAJA ELP 2026. 

Questions? Email support@aaja.org.

MENTOR with AAJA

Applications to be part of the 2026 Mentor Match cohort are now open, for both mentors and mentees to apply! 

• Mentor applications close on February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

By March, final matches will be notified and soon after, a first conference call will be held.  

Mentors and mentees must have a paid, active AAJA membership to participate in the program. To be an eligible candidate, become an AAJA member here.

Applications Applications to be part of the 2026 Mentor Match cohort are now open, for both mentors and mentees to apply!  

• Mentee applications close on February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 
• Mentor applications close on February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

By the end of March, final matches will be notified and soon after, a first conference call will be held. Mentors and mentees must have a paid, active AAJA membership to participate in the program. To be an eligible candidate, become an AAJA member here.