JCamp is the Asian American Journalists Association’s national multicultural journalism program for high school students, held every summer since 2001.
Over six days, a culturally diverse group trains with veteran journalists and media executives in reporting, writing, photography, broadcast and online media, publishing stories on the program’s news site, JCamp Live. The 2026 camp ran June 20–26 in Minneapolis; the 2027 location is not yet announced.
Benefits & funding
- No tuition or fees.
- AAJA covers domestic travel (airfare and baggage fees), campus housing and meals for accepted students.
- International travel to the US is not covered.
- Six days of hands-on training led by working journalists.
Eligibility
- Current high school sophomores and juniors (AAJA’s FAQ; the Dow Jones News Fund directory listing also names freshmen).
- Students of any background; you do not need to be Asian American.
- International students may apply only if they will already be in the US before and after camp.
- Meant for students with a strong interest in journalism.
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Application process
- 1Apply online through AAJA’s portal while the window is open: early November to early–mid January (2026 cycle: January 11, 11:59 p.m. PT).
- 2Submit written essays, short answers and a 60–90-second introduction video; work samples are optional.
- 3Include one letter of recommendation.
- 4Decisions arrive by email by late March.
Program timeline
Early November 2026
2027 applications expected to open
January 11, 2026
Last cycle’s deadline (next: early–mid January)
Decisions by email
Late March
Last camp, Minneapolis
June 20–26, 2026