API Student Internship in Community Services
Two new programs are available in addition to the concurrent Public Service Internship, to all high school students in the summer. These programs are designed to inspire civic engagement and foster future leaders while also providing opportunities for students to explore, develop, and showcase their unique talents. The programs also seek to preserve and promote the heritage and cultures of API communities.
All high school students of API descendants are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be awarded to all interns who successfully complete the program.
All high school students of API descendants are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be awarded to all interns who successfully complete the program.
API Summer Internship in Journalism
ACA is currently accepting applications for the Asian American Advocacy Journalism Scholars program, which includes a 10-week internship. This scholarship opportunity is open to three high school students from the local community who successfully complete the program.
API Summer Journalism Internship program aims to offer a valuable training opportunity for students who are passionate about Asian American culture, social justice and civil engagement. Through the program, participants will gain insights into the journalism industry, conduct in-depth research and interviews for articles related to API community, use various digital media tools for writing, editing, and publishing articles. The scholarship will consist of a 10-week hybrid program with both virtual and in-person meetings. The recipients are expected to write at least three articles highlighting stories, events, and organizations in the Asian American community in San Diego. The articles will be shared on social media to bring them to the attention of the Asian communities, as well as on the ACA website and potentially other local publications.
The applicants will go through a rigorous selection process. Upon satisfactory completion of the internship assignment along with a positive review by program coach and the ACA board, a $500 scholarship will be awarded with the scholars for their advocacy work.
ACA board has recruited an experienced journalism coach YJ Si to work with the interns this summer. YJ Si is a college student at University of Southern California, double majoring in journalism and philosophy. He was a Community Journalism Scholar with the San Diego Union-Tribune in 2021, editor-in-chief of the Westview High School Newspaper The Nexus, which won the San Diego County Fair Best of Show award in 2022. He currently reports for USC’s Annenberg Media and Daily Trojan.
API Summer Journalism Internship program aims to offer a valuable training opportunity for students who are passionate about Asian American culture, social justice and civil engagement. Through the program, participants will gain insights into the journalism industry, conduct in-depth research and interviews for articles related to API community, use various digital media tools for writing, editing, and publishing articles. The scholarship will consist of a 10-week hybrid program with both virtual and in-person meetings. The recipients are expected to write at least three articles highlighting stories, events, and organizations in the Asian American community in San Diego. The articles will be shared on social media to bring them to the attention of the Asian communities, as well as on the ACA website and potentially other local publications.
The applicants will go through a rigorous selection process. Upon satisfactory completion of the internship assignment along with a positive review by program coach and the ACA board, a $500 scholarship will be awarded with the scholars for their advocacy work.
ACA board has recruited an experienced journalism coach YJ Si to work with the interns this summer. YJ Si is a college student at University of Southern California, double majoring in journalism and philosophy. He was a Community Journalism Scholar with the San Diego Union-Tribune in 2021, editor-in-chief of the Westview High School Newspaper The Nexus, which won the San Diego County Fair Best of Show award in 2022. He currently reports for USC’s Annenberg Media and Daily Trojan.
Eligibility
- Residents or students attending schools in San Diego County.
- Must be a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
- Must be a full-time high school student i.e., incoming high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior student.
Qualification
- A strong interest in Asian American culture, heritage, and social justice.
- An active leader for civic engagement and community service.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with a wide variety of people in the community.
- Professional work ethic and independent time management skills.
- Mature judgment and commitment to following all governing rules and ethics laws.
- Must commit a minimum of 60 hours to write, edit and publish at least 3 articles.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Please click here to submit a brief curriculum vitae along with three writing samples on any subject, preferably related to API advocacy.
- Application deadline: June 15, 2023
- Acceptance notification: June 23, 2023
- Internship schedule: June 24 to August 19th
Scholarship in Community Service - Request for Proposals
To encourage API high school students to serve our community, ACA is requesting proposals by students. All approved projects will be supervised and mentored by ACA members. ACA will award scholarships of $500 to $1,000 for those who successfully complete projects. The requirements of proposals are as follows.
Beneficiary
Describe the population that your project benefits, e.g. API community, Seniors, students, underserved, immigrants, general population, etc. Beneficiary must include those in the San Diego County
Describe the population that your project benefits, e.g. API community, Seniors, students, underserved, immigrants, general population, etc. Beneficiary must include those in the San Diego County
Subject
Flexible as long as the project is non-commercial and benefits the community. ACA recommends these areas of interest: environmental protection, mental health, gun control, racial justice or immigrant issues, etc.
Flexible as long as the project is non-commercial and benefits the community. ACA recommends these areas of interest: environmental protection, mental health, gun control, racial justice or immigrant issues, etc.
Eligibility
Residents or students attending schools in San Diego County.
Must be a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
Must be currently enrolled this year (2023) as a high school student including incoming and graduating class.
Teams of 3+ students are highly recommended
Residents or students attending schools in San Diego County.
Must be a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
Must be currently enrolled this year (2023) as a high school student including incoming and graduating class.
Teams of 3+ students are highly recommended
Commitment
50 to 100 hours per person in the summer are recommended for each project
50 to 100 hours per person in the summer are recommended for each project
Deliverable
Product or project report detailing background, goal, method, budget and results
Product or project report detailing background, goal, method, budget and results
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Please click here to submit a project proposal (500-1,000 words) detailing title, beneficiary population, objectives, goals, execution plan, budgets, and results. Please include names, schools and incoming grade of the team leader and members.
- Proposals will be reviewed by a committee
- Application deadline: June 15, 2023
- Acceptance notification: June 30, 2023