ABOUT US

We are the Minnesota chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (named chapter of the year in 1997 and 2011). 

AAJA is a nonprofit professional and educational organization with more than 1,500 members today.

AAJA serves Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by encouraging young people to consider journalism as a career, developing managers in the media industry, and promoting fair and accurate news coverage.

Interested in joining? Click here.

Our 2013 budget:

• U of MN/AAJA Scholars: $1,000
  
• General Purpose: $400
  
• Internships: 2 at $1,000; 2,000
  
• UJW: $500 + 2 volunteers as needed during summer workshop
  
• Grants: 4 at $250; $1,000 (first-come, first-served)
  
• ELP Grant: $1,000  (optional; only used if MN candidate accepted)
  
• National board rep Expenses: $1,200
  
• J-Camp: $400
• TOTAL: $7,500