YJI Profile Writing Award
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
International journalism award by YJI recognizing outstanding profile writing by young journalists aged 19 and under. Award certificates for winners.
Mode
Online
Fee
$7
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Time needed
Submission of previously published work
Eligibility
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.
- Age range
- Up to 19 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Published or broadcast profile writing work in English
See if your child qualifies.
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
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published work
Rules and guidelines
- Entrants must be non-professional journalists aged 19 or under
- All entries must be accessible online with a public link
- Work must have been published or broadcast in English
- Entries accepted from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues
- Previous first-place winners cannot re-enter the same category
Technology requirements
- Internet access for online submission
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Individual entry fee is $7 USD. Fee waivers are available for individuals facing financial hardship: write to contest@youthjournalism.org. Waiver requests are limited to two entries.
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.
Rounds and 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 prepare
- Journalism ethics guidelines
- Interviewing techniques guides
- Narrative journalism examples
- Profile writing workshops
- Youth Journalism International resources
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
What are common pitfalls students should avoid when submitting their work?
Students should avoid submitting work that lacks a clear focus, has insufficient detail, or fails to adhere to journalistic ethics. Ensuring the work is accessible via a public link and proofreading for errors are also crucial to avoid disqualification.
How does the judging panel evaluate entries for the Profile Writing Award?
The global panel of professional journalists and media experts evaluates entries based on the quality of writing, the depth of character portrayal, the effectiveness of interview techniques, and the overall impact of the narrative journalism. Originality and compelling storytelling are highly valued.
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