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Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship

Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$2000

Application Deadline:

30/01/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

If you’re a high school senior who’s about to graduate and you’re planning to pursue a career in journalism at a college or university, you might be interested in the Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is granted to a student who shows academic and journalistic excellence, financial need, and a dedication to journalism and awareness of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) issues. The Asian American Journalists Association, which is committed to promoting diversity in newsrooms and providing honest and accurate reporting on communities of color, funds the scholarship. The organization has over 1,500 members in both the United States and Asia.

Eligibility Criteria For Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship

  • Academic and Journalistic Achievement: The scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated academic and journalistic excellence. You must have a strong academic record, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additionally, you must have demonstrated journalistic achievement by being an editor or staff member of your school’s newspaper or participating in journalism-related extracurricular activities.
  • Financial Need: Financial need is also a requirement for the Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship. You must demonstrate that you need financial assistance to pursue your education. You must submit financial information and documentation as part of your application.
  • Commitment to Journalism and Sensitivity to AAPI Issues: The scholarship is intended for students who are committed to journalism and are sensitive to AAPI issues. You must demonstrate your commitment to journalism by explaining your career goals and how you plan to use your education to make a difference in the field. You must also show sensitivity to AAPI issues by participating in AAPI-related organizations or events.
  • Funding by the Asian American Journalists Association: The Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). AAJA is dedicated to promoting diversity in newsrooms and ensuring fair and accurate coverage of communities of color. With over 1,500 members across the United States and Asia, AAJA is a leading voice in the journalism industry.

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