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Here are a couple of inten oppertunities I came across open at the moment for journalism students:

1. New York Times Company - James Reston Reporting Fellowship Provided by: New York Times Company, Internship Program Deadline: November 15, 2007 Award Amount: Varies Awards Available: 4 Type of Award : Fellowship Website : http://www.nytco.com/intern.html Description: The New York Times Company offers the James Reston Reporting Fellowship to senior and graduate students who are studying journalism. You must have had a previous summer internship on a daily newspaper to be considered for this award. Interns in this 10-week program take part in regular reporting assignments and bylines and also spend four days getting a behind-the-scenes look at the people and institutions that make up Washington, D.C. and may also be considered for an extended six-month internship and eventually a full-time position with the Times. You must submit your resume and eight to 10 newswriting samples to apply. Applicable Majors : Journalism
2. Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship Provided by: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, Inc. Deadline: May 07, 2007 Award Amount :$2000 Type of Award : Scholarship Website :http://www.rtnda.org/ Description :The Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship is open to full-time incoming or continuing graduate students majoring in broadcast journalism. You must submit a one-page essay detailing your merits and career objectives. Applicable Majors :Broadcast Journalism
3. Asian American Journalists Association Texas Scholarship Provided by: Asian American Journalists Association, Texas Chapter Deadline: May 31, 2007 Award Amount : $1000 Type of Award : Scholarship Website : http://chapters.aaja.org/Texas/schol.html Description : The Asian American Journalists Association Texas Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing journalism (print, TV, radio or web). Selection will also be based on journalistic ability, commitment to the field of journalism, awareness of Asian-American issues, scholastic ability and financial need. Applicable Majors : Journalism
4. Media and Communications Scholarship - Straightforward Media Provided by: StraightForward Media Deadline: June 30, 2007 Award Amount $500 Type of Award: Scholarship Website: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/media/ Description : The StraightForward Media Media Scholarship is available to students studying media and communications. Applicable Majors : Media and Communications
5. American Copy Editors Society Scholarship Provided by: American Copy Editors Society Deadline: October 15, 2007 Award Amount : Minimum: $1000 Maximum: $2500 Type of Award : Scholarship Website: http://www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm Description : The American Copy Editors Society is available to junior, senior and graduate students and graduating students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. You must be pursuing a career as a copy editor and demonstrate relevant coursework and copy editing experience to be eligible for this award. Applicable Majors : Journalism
6. David S. Barr Award Provided by: Newspaper Guild-CWA Deadline: January 26, 2008 Award Amount: Minimum: $500 Maximum: $1500 Type of Award: Scholarship Website: Click here to visit the site Description: The David S. Barr Award is available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students who are journalists. Your entry must be a work that was published or broadcast between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006 and helped to right a wrong, correct an injustice or promote justice and fairness. Winners will receive transportation and lodging to attend the award banquet in Washington D.C. Applicable Majors: Journalism
7. William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship Provided by: National Institute for Labor Relations Research Deadline: December 31, 2007 Award Amount: $2000 Type of Award: Scholarship Website: http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships.htm Description: The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in journalism or a related field. You must read a labor-related newspaper editorial and answer corresponding questions to be eligible for this award. Applicable Majors: Journalism
8. National Turf Writers Association/Youbet Journalism Scholarship Provided by: Race for Education Deadline: Deadline passed. Update coming soon. Award Amount: $10000 Type of Award: Scholarship Website: http://www.racingscholarships.com/ Description: The National Turf Writers Association/Youbet Journalism Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring or minoring in journalism. You must demonstrate a potential to make a contribution to the horse industry and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award. Applicable Majors: Journalism