Ready to apply to MJW?!
Here’s a few things you need to get ready before applying:
1. A completed application.
2. An official transcript of grades and standardized test scores.
3. A typed, 500-word essay explaining your interest in journalism. Include at least 100 words about your interest in journalism in an increasingly diverse society.
4. Attach scanned PDFs of three (3) writing samples of published stories, articles or web links to broadcast work. Brief unpublished manuscripts or broadcast scripts are also acceptable.
5. A list of school and community activities and work experience.
6. A signed recommendation from a principal, teacher, guidance counselor or media professional on an official organization letterhead.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Students entering 9th grade through their freshman year of college, from all backgrounds and locations, are eligible to attend the Multicultural Journalism Workshop. You don’t need to be an Alabama resident to apply! The program is free and provides housing, meals, field trips and top-tier, immersive instruction from industry professionals.
Transportation to and from Tuscaloosa is the student’s responsibility, including all airfare.
Questions? Email aspa@ua.edu.
Applications for MJW 2024 are now closed. Please check back in Fall 2024 if you’re interested in being a part of our 2025 summer cohort!