YJI Profile Writing Award
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
YJI Profile Writing Award is a competition by Youth Journalism International (YJI) for children aged 0 to 19, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
$25
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Format
Individual
Time needed
Submission of previously published work
About this opportunity
The YJI Profile Writing Award is a category within the annual Youth Journalism International (YJI) Excellence in Journalism Contest. This category recognizes young journalists aged 19 and under who produce outstanding profile writing, celebrating detailed and compelling stories that bring a person of interest to life through skillful interview techniques and narrative journalism.
The contest is open to non-professional journalists worldwide. Entrants must have published or broadcast their work in English during the previous calendar year. Submissions are accepted from school publications, underground papers, blogs, online papers, and other venues. All entries must be accessible online with a public link.
Entries are evaluated by a global panel of more than two dozen judges including professional journalists, teachers, and media experts from around the world. Winners from first place to honorable mention receive custom-made award certificates and gain international recognition for their journalism excellence.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Published or broadcast profile writing work in English
Open to non-professional journalists aged 19 and under worldwide. Work must have been published or broadcast in English. Entries from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues accepted.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Award Certificate
Custom-made award certificates for winners from first place to honorable mention
Recognition
International Journalism Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- International contest open to young journalists worldwide
- Recognizes outstanding profile and personality journalism
- Judged by 24+ professional journalists, teachers, and media experts
Exam format
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
Single round evaluation of previously published profile writing work by a panel of judges
How entries are judged
Quality of profile writing, detailed and compelling storytelling, skillful interview techniques, and narrative journalism.
Selection process
Entries are evaluated based on the quality of profile writing, with winners selected from first place to honorable mention.
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published work
How to prepare
- Journalism ethics guidelines
- Interviewing techniques guides
- Narrative journalism examples
- Profile writing workshops
- Youth Journalism International resources
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Entry fee is $25 USD per individual standard category entry. Fee waivers available for individuals experiencing financial hardship. Fee waivers are intended for individuals, not schools or organizations.
Frequently asked questions
Is YJI Profile Writing Award free?
No. The registration fee is $25.
Who can participate in YJI Profile Writing Award?
Children aged 0 to 19.
What will my child gain from YJI Profile Writing Award?
Custom-made award certificate for winners. International recognition for journalism excellence. Portfolio enhancement for aspiring journalists. Evaluation by 24+ professional journalists and media experts.
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