The SAJA-Knowledge@Wharton scholarship for business journalism was established in 1999 in collaboration with the South Asian Journalists Association, an organization of more than 600 journalists of South Asian origin in the U.S. and Canada. This unique scholarship program is designed to enhance the quality of minority business journalism. It provides a member of SAJA (as well as up to one journalist each belonging AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA) to with a scholarship to attend the influential Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists in October (more than 2,000 journalists have attended the seminars over the last four decades).

Each scholarship (which covers cost of tuition, course materials and most meals) is worth about $1,995 and is furnished by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The award does NOT cover travel to and from Philadelphia or lodging. The Award is presented by SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, in conjunction with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Knowledge@Wharton, the Wharton School's research and business analysis website. SAJA is responsible for the administrative process and works with the other groups representing journalists of color to select the winners. It reserves the right not to award a scholarship.

Who Can Apply
Any member of SAJA, AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA who is a reporter, editor or producer (including freelancers) currently living in the United States or Canada and working in business journalism or a field that overlaps, such as healthcare or technology. Applicants must be available to attend the Wharton program this year. Individuals with two-seven years of experience as a business reporter or those new to business reporting, but with five-10 years of experience as a reporter in another field, are encouraged to apply. Freelancers are welcome to apply.
Questions: contact Sandeep Junnarkar, SAJA Awards Chair
Website: http://www.saja.org/events/whartonaward.html

Past SAJA-Knowledge@Wharton Scholarship for Minority Journalists Recipients:

2008
Gina Acosta, Assistant Editor, The Washington Post, NAHJ
LaNeice Collins, Producer, CNN, NABJ
Anupreeta Das, Reporter, Thomson Reuters, SAJA
Erik Ortiz, Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City, AAJA

2006
Jewel Gopwani, Journalist, Detroit Free Press, South Asian Journalists Association
Ellie Estrada, Journalist, KMTR News, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Corilyn Shropshire, Journalist, Pittsburg Post-Gazette, National Association of Black Journalists
Angie Lau, Consumer Reporter, WEWS-TV, Asian American Journalists Association
Julie Nolin, Freelance Reporter, Native American Journalists Association

2005
Gita Sitaramiah, Business Reporter, St. Paul Pioneer Press – South Asian Journalists Association
Janet Cho, Business Reporter, The Plain Dealer – Asian American Journalists Association
Ivaneide Magalhaes, Freelance Writer, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Shawna Gamache, Freelance Writer, Native American Journalists Association

Donald T. Sheehan International Fellowship
The Wharton School will award scholarships to international or internationally-focused journalists who wish to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists. Each scholarship (which covers cost of tuition, course materials and most meals) is worth about $1,995 and is furnished by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The award does NOT cover travel to and from Philadelphia or lodging. The scholarships are named in honor of Donald T. Sheehan, the former Vice President of Public Affairs who created the program in 1968.

Past Donald T. Sheehan International Fellowship Scholarship Recipients:

2008
Wen Chen, Reporter, Beijing Review
Pauline Chiou, Freelance Reporter, CNN & CBS
Janine Harper, News Producer, Fuji TV
Xiaomin Huang, Chief U.S. Correspondent, Ta Kung Pao Daily
David Kestenbaum, Business Reporter, NPR
Gunilla Kinn, Freelance Correspondent; Stringer, Swedish National News Agency (TT)
Felix Klutse, Business Editor, Daily Guide Newspaper
Shweta Kohli, Chief Business Correspondent, NDTV
Jing Li, Correspondent, China News Service
Shantanu Ray, Business Editor, Tehelka Magazine
Tolga Tanis, Editor, Hurriyet
Shirley Wang, Staff Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Yanjuan Wang, Bureau Chief, Beijing Review
Xiaopeng Wu, New York Correspondent, 21st Century Business Herald

2007
I-Ching, NG, Journalist, Yazhou Zhoukan/"Asia Weekly" (Hong Kong)
Deborah Yao, Journalist, Asociated Press
Indira Kannan, US Bureau Chief, CNBC-TV 18
Christine Mattauch, Freelance Writer, German Publications
David Barrouz, US Bureau Chief, Les Echos (France)
Saumya Roy, Journalist, Mint Newspaper (India)
Freek Staps, Journalist, NRC Handelsblad (Germany)
Hanah Cho, Jounalist, The Baltimore Sun
Nancy Trejos, Journalist, The Washington Post
Karen Krebsbach, International Business Editor, US Banker

2006
Nan Li, Bureau Chief, China Central Television
Jose DeHaro, U.S. Correspondent, el Economista
Stacy Smith, Staff Writer, Nikkei Business
Jeremy Caplan, Reporter, Time Magazine

2005
Diapayan Baishya, Correspondent, Economic Times Jing Guan, Reporter, China Securities Journal My Ha Nguyen, Business Reporter, Viet Nam News

For consideration, please fully complete the official program application and note your interest in the fellowship within the "describe your current responsibilities" field. Donald T. Sheehan International Fellowship applications are due by September 1.

Southwest Airlines Travel Scholarship
Through the generosity of sponsor Southwest Airlines up to ten journalists this year will receive scholarships to the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists programs held worldwide. The scholarship includes free round trip air travel and tuition to business journalists who apply. Applicants should note "Travel Scholarship" in their application. Deadline for applying is September 17, 2009.

2008 Scholarship Recipients:
Ann Baxter, Business Reporter, Minnesota Public Radio
Allison Bruce, Business Report, Ventura County Star
Nikki Finke, Columnist, LA Weekly
David Hyde, Producer, NPR (KUOW)
Ping Yang, Chief of L.A. Bureau, China Central Television

2007 Scholarship Recipients:
Carolyn Lee, Freelance Writer
Kevin Plumberg, Journalist, Reuters
Denise Royal, Writer/Producer, Nightly Business Report
Lisa Friedman, Washington Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Daily
Jennifer Haley, Producer, CNN

NEW Wharton Interactive Media Initiative Scholarship for Journalists on Digital Platforms
The Wharton Interactive Media Initiative, encourages journalists using emerging technologies and digital platforms to participate in Wharton's Seminars for Business Journalists. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to business journalists working in digital delivery formats including Web sites, blogs and video. Business journalists are invited to apply for this scholarship which includes tuition, course materials and most meals. Travel and lodging costs are not included.

For consideration, please fully complete the official program application and note your interest in the fellowship within the "What prompted you to apply" field. Applications for the Scholarship for Journalists on Digital Platforms are due by September 30.

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