• CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM for Diversity in Journalism:

    A program that offers training, mentoring, paid internships and cash awards to college students or recent graduates who are pursuing careers in the media.

    Application deadline:  Applications should be  postmarked by Oct. 15, 2012. 

    (Please note that late applications will be accepted -- but priority will be given
    to those students who meet deadline.)

    Applicants will be unable to save or make corrections to the application once it has been submitted.  Therefore, it must be completed in one sitting.  Please allow up to 30 minutes to complete. We recommend that you print this page before continuing to use as a reference while completing the application. 

    To qualify as an applicant for this program:

    1.  Applicant must be committed to pursuing a career in journalism

    2.  Applicant must be a college junior, senior or recent graduate.  (Sophomores may apply – but first consideration will be given to upper-classmen.)

    3.  Applicant must be able to attend the nine-day, all-expenses-paid training (in January or May) in Nashville, Tenn. 

    4.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

    5.  In most cases, applicants must have a car for the internship

    The following constitutes a completed application :

    - A completed online application

    - A color headshot photo

    - A resume

    - A college transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)

    - Two letters of recommendation.  Persons recommending must be familiar with the applicant’s work and personal characteristics.  Letters of recommendation should be submitted on official letterhead and should include the contact information of the person providing it.  Letters of recommendation may be submitted via e-mail to kcatone@freedomforum.orgor mailed to the address below.

    - An essay (200-400 words) on why you want to be a journalist/Chips Quinn Scholar

    - Journalist work samples:

    Reporters and copy editors  should submit clear photocopies of published articles on 8 ½ by 11" single-sided paper. Do not copy stories on both sides of the paper and do not reduce size of print. If stories are oversized, use 8 ½ by 14" paper or send a tearsheet. Class assignments are accepted but must be typed. DO NOT use folders or binders in submitting your package.

    Photographers should provide portfolios of 15 - 25 photos on a DVD or thumb drive with images saved as jpegs. Portfolios should include captions. Do not put images into any viewing program or slideshow format. 

    Multimedia journalists and graphic designers  should submit 6 - 10 of their work samples on a DVD or thumb drive.

    Applicants must label all submitted material with full name and mail to the address below:

    Freedom Forum
    Chips Quinn Scholars Program
    555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20001

    Any portions of the application that the applicant is unable (or chooses not) to upload can be mailed to the address listed above.  Be sure to include applicant’s name on everything that is submitted under separate cover.

    INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

    All applicants will be notified (via e-mail) when their application has been received.

    All applicants will be notified whether or not they have been selected for the program.  If you have any questions, please contact Program Director Karen Catone at kcatone@freedomforum.org or call 202/292-6271.

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  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Please list all professional journalism internships.

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Area(s) of interest for the internship: Copy editor (in news or sports), graphic designer, online, multimedia producer, photographer, reporter (business, city, features, sports). (Please list in order of preference)

  • Please list the region of the country, in order of preference, that you would prefer to work in (i.e. East, West, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, Midwest)

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  • ATTACHMENTS

    THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED OR MAILED TO THE ADDRESS FOUND AT THE END OF THE APPLICATION.

  • Please upload a color headshot photo.

  • Please attach your resume.

  • Please submit a copy of your academic transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)

  • Two letters of recommendation must be submitted from the journalism/media adviser, professor, supervising editor in a newsroom or other mentor. The letters should describe the applicant’s personal qualities and his/her commitment to pursuing a career in journalism. Persons recommending must be familiar with the applicant’s work and personal characteristics.

    Letters of recommendation can be mailed or e-mailed to Ashlie Hampton at ahampton@freedomforum.org

  • Please explain why you want to be a Chips Quinn Scholar/journalist. This statement (200 – 400 words) should illustrate your writing ability, discuss your views on journalism as a career and provide any additional information you think may be helpful.

  • AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    I have read all of the information pertaining to the internship program. If accepted by the Chips Quinn Scholars program, I agree to honor my commitment to complete the orientation program and the 10- or 12-week internship that follows except if I become medically disabled. All of the information I have given in this application and the attached materials is correct. If selected, I also agree that the Chips Quinn Scholars program can use my statements and likeness in its promotional literature. Please note: Chips Quinn interns are required to comply with personnel policies and practices at their internship sites, which may include drug testing.

  • PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION BEFORE CLICKING “SUBMIT”. YOU CANNOT MAKE CHANGES ONLINE AFTER SUBMISSION.

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