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YJI Profile Writing Award

by Youth Journalism International (YJI)

Award Certificate

Mode

Online

Fee

$25

Duration

Annual contest cycle

Format

Individual

Time needed

Submission of previously published work

Dates to be announced

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

Grade Level
Age Range
0 - 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

JournalismEnglishMedia Studies

Difficulty: Intermediate

Rewards & Recognition

Certificate

Award Certificate

Custom-made award certificates for winners from first place to honorable mention

Recognition

International Journalism Recognition

Skills your child builds

Interview SkillsNarrative WritingCharacter StudyObservational Journalism

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

Selection process

Entries are evaluated based on the quality of profile writing, with winners selected from first place to honorable mention.

How to apply

  1. 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published work

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?

$25 registration

Who can participate in YJI Profile Writing Award?

children aged 0-19.

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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Provider

Youth Journalism International (YJI)

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