PASJOYapplication

Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year 2021 Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2022 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, please e-mail Alex Strickler (PSPA Board Member) at astrickler@cysd.k12.pa.us requesting confirmation that this application has been received.

Applicant Contact Information

* Indicates required field

Name of Student Applicant *

First

Last

Email Address of Student Applicant *

Phone Number of Student Applicant *

Adviser Contact Information

Adviser Name *

First

Last

Adviser E-mail Address *

Adviser Contact Phone Number *

School Contact Information

School Name *

School Mailing Address *

Parent/Guardian Information

Applicant's Parent/Guardian Name *

First

Last

Applicant's Parent/Guardian E-mail Address *

Applicant Social Media Information

Twitter Handle for Student Applicant, Student Publication (if applicable) *

Instagram Handle for Student Applicant, Student Publication (if applicable) *

Submission of Applicant Materials

Link to the applicant's online portfolio (provide full web address) *

Upload applicant's high school transcript OR a counselor's statement including journalism classes taken,
grades earned, and current GPA.

Transcript OR Letter *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload an action photo showing the applicant involved in some aspect of student media.

Action photo *

Max file size: 20MB

Provide a photo caption for the action photo. *

Upload the applicant's current resume, including all positions held in student media and their dates of service (PDF format)

Resume *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload the applicant's self-analytical essay. The essay should not exceed two pages in length (PDF format).

Applicant Essay *

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).

1st Letter *

Max file size: 20MB

2nd Letter *

Max file size: 20MB

3rd Letter *

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.

Digital Signature *

Submit