Program to sponsor aspiring journalists and connect them with leading Armenian American newspapers

WARWICK, R.I.—The Armenian Students’ Association, Incorporated (ASA Inc) announced its sponsorship of two internships in journalism. Working in partnership with the Armenian Weekly and Armenian Mirror-Spectator, the ASA Inc announced that applications for the first internship class are now available. Applicants for the inaugural session of the program must have completed their sophomore year of college by May 30^th. Currently enrolled graduate students are also eligible.

“The ASA is proud to make these internships available,” remarked Brian Assadourian, Chairman of the ASA Inc Board of Trustees. “This program honors the spirit of the ASA’s mission of providing financial assistance and professional mentorship to qualified students of Armenian heritage.”

Participants in the six-week internship program will receive a weekly stipend of $150. Interns will work either under the supervision of Khatchig Mouradian, editor of The Armenian Weekly or Alin K. Gregorian, editor of The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. The internship program will take place at the offices of these newspapers, located in Watertown, Massachusetts.

“It is important to provide opportunities for Armenian American students to pursue careers in Journalism,” noted Dr. Michael G. Mensoian, a Member of the ASA Inc Board of Trustees who will oversee the program on behalf of the organization.

“The Armenian Weekly and The Armenian Mirror-Spectator are two of the leading English-language newspapers in North America keeping our community informed of developments locally as well as in Armenia through their print and online editions,” he added.

Interested students may request an application for the ASA Inc Journalism Internship by contacting the ASA Inc National Office at headasa@aol.com.

The Armenian Students’ Association, Incorporated (est. 1910) encourages educational pursuits by Armenians in America and the raising of their intellectual standards, provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans to deserving Armenian students, develops fellowship among them, cultivates in them the spirit of service in the public interest, and acquaints them and the entire American community with Armenian culture.