Application

I am applying for ...*

the EJP Exposure (virtual) component.
the EJP Exposure and Immersion (on-campus) component.

Name*

First Last

Email*

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Pronouns

(examples: he, she, they)

Date of Birth*

I identify as ...*

(check all that apply)

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic, Latina, Latino, Latinx or of Spanish origin
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer to self-describe

I identify as ...*

Do you identify as high financial need?*

Examples might include qualifying for free/reduced lunch or federal student aid.

Yes
No

Mobile Phone*

Twitter Handle

Instagram Handle

LinkedIn Profile

School Name*

School Location*

City State / Province / Region Country

Expected Graduation Year*

Graduation Year*

Yes, I am a high school junior with an expected 2026 graduation

The on-campus summer Immersion experience is specifically for students between their junior and senior year of high school.

High School Transcript*

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Travel Plans*

I plan to fly
I will arrive by car

EJP will pay for domestic airfare for students to fly in to the workshop, or a mileage reimbursement for those arriving by car.

Preferred Departure Airport(s)*

Dietary Restrictions

Parent/Guardian Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Best Contact Phone Number for Parent/Guardian*

Essay*

In 300 words, please tell us about a time when you've used your voice or skills to represent or advocate for underrepresented or minoritized people.

Authorization and Release

I understand that without this consent I / my child will not be able to participate in the Emerging Journalists Program. If I choose to rescind my authorization and consent, I agree that I will inform Elon University. I understand, however, that it may not be possible to recall any work, photography or videos that have been published as part of the program prior to receipt of my written rescission.

I further acknowledge that participation in the Emerging Journalists Program is voluntary and hereby hold harmless, release and forever discharge Elon University and its employees, agents, licensees and legal representatives from, and shall indemnify them against, all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators or any other person(s) acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of my / my child’s participation in the program and through this authorization, consent and release. I have read this authorization and release agreement, I fully understand it, and I voluntarily agree. I represent and certify that I am signing as the parent or legal guardian of the minor or as the student participant.

I have read this authorization and release agreement and have had the opportunity to consider its terms and understand them. I verify that I have read and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

I further give permission to Elon University and the Scripps Howard Fund, as well as their agents, employees, licensees, or assignees to take and publish writings, audio, video and photographs taken of or created by the participant during the course of the Emerging Journalists Program for publicity materials both printed and electronic. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished videos or photographs or the printed or electronic material created from prior to their publication. I release, and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Elon University and the Scripps Howard Fund, their agents, employees, licensees, and assignees from and against any and all claims that I, or any third party, may have now or in the future for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or defamation arising out of the publication, use, exploitation, reproduction, adaptation, distribution, broadcast, or display of writings, audio, video or photographs.

Participant (Student) Signature*

I have read an understand the authorization and release.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

I have read an understand the authorization and release.

Emerging Journalists Program - Application