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Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year 2022-23 Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2023 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 Alex Strickler at astrickler@cysd.k12.pa.us.

We want to make sure we receive your SJOY application. After submitting this form, you can e-mail Alex Strickler (PSPA Board Member) at astrickler@cysd.k12.pa.us for confirmation that this application has been received. 

    Applicant Contact Information


    Adviser Contact Information


    School Contact Information


    Parent/Guardian Information


    Applicant Social Media Information


    Submission of Applicant Materials

    ​Upload applicant's high school transcript  OR a counselor's statement including journalism classes taken,
    ​grades earned, and current GPA.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Upload an action photo showing the applicant involved in some aspect of student media.
    Max file size: 20MB
    ​Upload the applicant's current resume, including all positions held in student media and their dates of service (PDF format)
    Max file size: 20MB
    ​Upload the applicant's self-analytical essay. The essay should not exceed two pages in length (PDF format).
    Max file size: 20MB

    Letters of Recommendation

    Upload 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).
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    Applicant Verification

    ​By typing the applicant's name below, the applicant is verifying that the information being submitted is accurate and that the portfolio provided is indeed the applicant's original work.
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Aaron Fitzpatrick - PSPA President

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P.O. Box 385
​Manchester, PA 17345
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