2026 Anna Chennault Scholarship
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This scholarship awards $5,000 to an AAPI graduate student pursuing journalism as a career. The selected student will also receive a travel and lodging stipend of $1,000 and complimentary registration to attend AAJA’s annual convention and a mentor for the convention
Candidates will be judged on academic and journalistic achievement, commitment to the field of journalism and sensitivity to AAPI issues. Applicants must produce a piece of concise and comprehensive journalism that provides unique context on a current geopolitical issue.
Eligibility
- Must have an active AAJA membership
- Must be a graduate student currently enrolled full time at a college or university
Application Requirements
- Resume
- College / University transcript
- A brief statement describing any financial need
- One letter of recommendation
- Work samples
- Answer the following questions: In 500 words or less, describe any involvement or interest you have in the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. If you were awarded an AAJA scholarship, how would you contribute to the field of journalism and media issues involving the AAPI community?
- An original piece of journalism that addresses one of the below topics:
- AI and its effects on the media landscape
- Disinformation and its influence on readerships
- Ethnic Media as a rising medium for AAPI communities
DEADLINE: The application deadline is 11:59PM PT on January 21, 2026. Questions? Email support@aaja.org.