California Journalist of the Year Application 2025

California Journalist of the Year Application 2025
Directions: All application materials listed below must be completed and submitted no later than February 1 at 9:00 p.m. PST

Information on contest requirements as well as portfolio preparation guidance can be found at https://jea.org/awards/journalist-of-the-year-scholarships/

Completed applications include:

- Completed application form

- Online Portfolio (see JEA link above for portfolio requirements)

- Action photo of applicant

- 3 letters of recommendation

- 2 page self-analytical essay

- Transcript

- Resume
Requirements for State Contest Entry

You must answer YES to all the questions below to proceed with your application. DO NOT proceed if you can't answer YES to every question as your entry will be disqualified.
Applicant's adviser is member of the Journalism Education Association and his/her membership is current. Don't assume. Confirm current membership with your adviser.*

Yes
Applicant is currently a senior.*

Yes
Applicant has at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.*

Yes
Applicant is the official JOY candidate selected by their respective school. (Only 1 applicant allowed per school).*

Yes
I understand that all applications must be submitted by 9:00 PST on February 1, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.*

Yes
I understand that if the applicant is the state winner for California that his/her portfolio must be submitted by the applicant/adviser to the National competition by March 10, 2025.*

Yes
Name of person submitting form*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
example@example.com
I am the*

Student JournalistAdviserOther
Student Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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Parent/guardian name(s)*
School Information
School Name*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Adviser Name*
Adviser Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Adviser Email*
example@example.com
Application items
Portfolio: please provide a link to the applicant’s online portfolio.*
Applicant Action Photo: upload an action photo of the applicant involved in some aspect of student media.*

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Applicant Action Photo Caption: provide an extended caption for the action photo. If there is more than one dominant subject in the photo, please include the location of the candidate (left, right, etc.)*
Essay: upload the applicant’s self-analytical essay. Essay should not exceed two pages.*

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Letters of Recommendation 1: upload your first letter recommendation which speaks to the applicant’s experiences in journalism and the impact of journalism on his/her life. *

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Letters of Recommendation 2: upload your second letter recommendation which speaks to the applicant’s experiences in journalism and the impact of journalism on his/her life. *

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Letters of Recommendation 3: upload your third letter recommendation which speaks to the applicant’s experiences in journalism and the impact of journalism on his/her life. *

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Transcript: upload a copy of the most current transcript.*

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Resume: upload the applicant’s current resume.*

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Verification: by typing your name below, you verify that all work submitted is the original work of the applicant and is accurate and truthful.*
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California Journalist of the Year Application 2025

Student Information

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