Scholarship Name:

National Association of Hispanic Journalists/ESPN Sports Journalism Internship

Scholarship Description:

Internship offered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists/ESPN  to college students.

Award Amount:

Paid internship/housing stipend

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

No

Official Transcript Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) letter of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Min. 3.0 GPA; 2) Must be a Journalism major; 3) Must plan to pursue a career in Sports Journalism; 4) Must have a target graduation date of December 2017 or May 2018; 5) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 6) Resume required; 7) Cover letter required; 8) Link to work samples required; 9) Internship awarded as follows:

o Internship will be held from June 2 – August 11, 2017 in Bristol, CT

o Interns will be paid for (ten) 10 weeks of work, forty (40) hours per week

o ESPN will provide a financial stipend to assist with costs related with the internship, including $1500.00 for a fully furnished apartment/dorm

o Shuttle transportation will be provided from the apartment/dorm to ESPN.

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

Connecticut CT

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application, Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior

Category (Select all that apply):

GPA, Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major/Field of Study, Athletics

Web Site:

http://www.nahj.org/espn-internship/

Point of Contact:

February 17, 2017 (receipt date)