The purpose of the SNPA Internship Program is to work with SNPA newspapers to develop and retain more minority newspaper employees in every department. Candidates must be nominated by an SNPA member newspaper. They should have completed at least their sophomore year at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those minority candidates who intend to pursue a career at a newspaper, although they do not have to be journalism majors. The selection committee also will evaluate financial need and grade point average.
All funds are to be used for the salary.
The newspaper may determine how many hours the student is to work each week for no more than nine weeks. The selection will be based upon the information provided in applications submitted by the newspaper and the student. If the candidate has already been working for the newspaper, clips and letters of reference may be attached and will be considered in the selection process. Applications are NOT accepted directly from students or colleges.