Sam Chu Lin Broadcast News Internship Grant
This grant supports student and early-career broadcasters with summer news internships, promoting AAPI representation and diversity in journalism in honor of Sam Chu Lin.
Funder: Asian American Journalists Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application) | March 2027 (internship verification) | April 2027 (final application/verification)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend for living expenses and/or transportation during a verified summer news internship.
Summary: Supports student and early-career broadcasters who have secured internships in news outlets, honoring Sam Chu Lin's legacy and advancing AAPI representation in journalism.
Description
This grant supports aspiring broadcasters who have secured internships at news outlets, with a focus on students and early-career journalists interested in or working in local TV news. The award honors Sam Chu Lin, a pioneering Asian American broadcast journalist, and aims to empower the next generation of journalists committed to diversity and fair representation, particularly on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues.
