Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year 2020 Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 11:59 PM
This form may seem long—but it is designed to closely parallel the submission form for National Student Journalist of the Year, where all of the information listed on our website (and on the National SJOY site) is required.
Please have all of the materials listed ready to submit prior to beginning the form:
•Adviser, school, and parent/guardian contact information
•Portfolio website
•Resume (PDF format)
•Transcripts, or counselor statement of classes and grades Student should be a high school senior and should have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (PDF Format)
•Three letters of recommendation from those who know the applicant well and understand the impact of the journalistic experience on the student’s life. (PDF Format. No letter should exceed two pages in length).
•Action photograph of student involved in student journalism and caption for this photograph
•Self-analytical essay: Students should write with passion and make an impact on the judges because this essay functions as the applicant’s one-on-one interview with the judges. Essay should not exceed two pages in length. (PDF format)
If you have any issues with the form submission, please contact daveweikert@gmail.com
We want to make sure we receive your SJOY application. After submitting this form, please e-mail Beth Ann Brown (PA JEA State Director, PSPA Board Member) at brownbe@nebobcats.org requesting confirmation that this application has been received.
This form may seem long—but it is designed to closely parallel the submission form for National Student Journalist of the Year, where all of the information listed on our website (and on the National SJOY site) is required.
Please have all of the materials listed ready to submit prior to beginning the form:
•Adviser, school, and parent/guardian contact information
•Portfolio website
•Resume (PDF format)
•Transcripts, or counselor statement of classes and grades Student should be a high school senior and should have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (PDF Format)
•Three letters of recommendation from those who know the applicant well and understand the impact of the journalistic experience on the student’s life. (PDF Format. No letter should exceed two pages in length).
•Action photograph of student involved in student journalism and caption for this photograph
•Self-analytical essay: Students should write with passion and make an impact on the judges because this essay functions as the applicant’s one-on-one interview with the judges. Essay should not exceed two pages in length. (PDF format)
If you have any issues with the form submission, please contact daveweikert@gmail.com
We want to make sure we receive your SJOY application. After submitting this form, please e-mail Beth Ann Brown (PA JEA State Director, PSPA Board Member) at brownbe@nebobcats.org requesting confirmation that this application has been received.
