WARWICK, R.I.—At its December meeting, the Armenian Students’ Association of America, Inc. (ASA Inc.) announced its sponsorship of two internships in journalism.
Participants in the six-week internship program will receive a weekly stipend of $150. Interns will work either under the supervision of Khatchig Mouradian, the editor of the Armenian Weekly, or Alin K. Gregorian, the editor of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator. The offices of both newspapers are located in Watertown, Massachusetts.
“The ASA is proud to make these internships available,” said Brian Assadourian, the chairman of the ASA Inc. Board of Trustees. “This program honors the spirit of the ASA’s mission of providing financial assistance and professional mentoring to qualified students of Armenian heritage.”
“It is important to provide opportunities for students of Armenian heritage to pursue careers in journalism,” noted Dr. Michael G. Mensoian, a member of the ASA Inc. Board of Trustees. “The Armenian Weekly and the Armenian Mirror-Spectator are two of the leading English-language newspapers in the United States and Canada, keeping our community informed of developments locally as well as in Armenia and the diaspora through their print and online editions.”
Applicants must have completed their sophomore year of college by May 30, 2012. Currently enrolled graduate students are also eligible. To request an application, contact the ASA Inc. National Office by e-mailing asa@asainc.org. Applications are due postmarked no later than Fri., May 18.
The Armenian Students’ Association, Inc. since its establishment in 1910, has encouraged the educational pursuits of Armenians in the United States by providing financial assistance in the form of scholarship grants, professional opportunities through internships, and fellowship through social and professional activities.
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