California Press Foundation
Internship Grant Application

The California Press Foundation is pleased to open the application process for our 2023 journalism student internship program, in which up to five applicants will be selected to receive a $2,500 internship grant. Grant funds will be awarded directly to recipients at the start of the internship.

To be eligible for consideration, please provide all of the requested information no later than Nov. 23, 2022. Finalists will be notified in early December 2022 and will be expected to participate in a personal interview.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified. The California Press Foundation internship grant program is administered by CNPA Services, Inc. College or personal membership in CNPA is not required to apply for or receive grant funding.

Fields marked with a red asterisk * are required

Applicant

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Phone

Street Address*

Address Line 1

City

State

ZIP Code

Spring or Summer 2023 Address (if different)

Address Line 1

City

State

ZIP Code

Current college or university*

Major*

Planned date of graduation*

Current student status (sophomore, junior, senior, graduate)*

Provide a link to work sample No. 1*

Provide a link to work sample No. 2*

Provide a link to work sample No. 3 (optional)

Provide a link to work sample No. 4 (optional)

Provide a link to work sample No. 5 (optional)

Attach a letter of recommendation (pdf) from a professor in your field of interest (news or advertising).*

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Attach a letter of recommendation (pdf) from a current or former employer. If not possible, submit a letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your character and sense of responsibility.*

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Attach an essay (pdf) , no longer than 500 words, on this topic: Amid advances in technology and changes in audience behavior, news companies continue to produce vital and relevant journalism. What traits and skills of yours do you believe would contribute to the news industry’s durability, and how do you believe you would be able to immerse yourself in this culture?*

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Attach a scanned photocopy (pdf) of your most recent and current college transcript.*

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Applicant

California Press Foundation
Internship Grant Application