Apply now to be a Kid Reporter!
Become a Scholastic Kid Reporter!
We are now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps!
To apply, applicants must complete and mail ALL of the following:
* a typed news article (maximum 400 words) about your community. The article must include at least two quotes from at least one interview.
* a typed essay (maximum 250 words) that answers the questions: Why do you want to be a Kid Reporter? What do you hope to learn as a Kid Reporter?
* two ideas for stories about people making a difference in your community that you would like to work on as a Kid Reporter.
* a basic background information form that lets Scholastic News Kids Press Corps editors know more about you and help us select a diverse group of kids from all over the country.
* a Student Release Form (form provided by Scholastic must be completed and signed by your parent/legal guardian).
* a recent photograph of yourself that, if you are selected as a Kid Reporter, will appear on the site when we announce the new Kid Reporters (this can be a color printout or an actual photograph, but we cannot return any submitted photographs).
Download the application on the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps website! All applications must be postmarked by October 11, 2011. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Just sent my aplication. When do we find out who's in?
Posted by: Allie | 10/12/2011 at 06:17 AM
i'm so exited!
Posted by: Patrick | 10/12/2011 at 06:29 AM
Great, Allie! We'll be letting everyone know about their applications in early November.
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 10/12/2011 at 09:09 AM
Yay! I just turned my application in yesterday (so it's postmarked on october 11th) and I'm so excited to see the results! Can't wait till it's early November. I'm so excited.
Posted by: Julia | 10/12/2011 at 12:33 PM
If we get picked as a reporter, will you inform us sooner than early November?
Posted by: Jenna | 10/16/2011 at 09:47 AM
I'm excited!!!!
Posted by: Jenna | 10/18/2011 at 07:07 PM
I did mine the day before the 11th. So excited!
Posted by: Laura | 10/20/2011 at 03:48 PM
Will you email us or what?
Posted by: Jalen | 10/23/2011 at 07:57 AM
Jalen: Yes. We'll be sending out emails to everyone who sent in an application sometime in early November.
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 10/24/2011 at 07:41 AM
Hi, Kid Reporter Editor,
So I'm wondering if we won, how would you contact us and let us know? like by e-mail, or mail.
Also, will you post it on the website?
And just so I'm more prepared, can you maybe guess around what time in early November they will be announced (like this week?)
Thanks, Julia
Posted by: Julia | 11/01/2011 at 07:04 PM
Hi Julia — We'll be announcing the new Press Corps members soon, but not this week. And if you applied, you will hear from us one way or the other. And yes, we will post the list of the 2011-2012 Kid Reporters on the website. Thanks!
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 11/03/2011 at 01:37 PM
how will we here? will u call us er email us
Posted by: Manny | 11/03/2011 at 02:35 PM
If you are selected for your first year will you still be in the second year around?
Posted by: Kemi | 11/05/2011 at 09:06 PM
Hi Manny. If you included an email address in your application, you'll hear from us by email. If you didn't, we'll send out a letter through regular mail. Thanks!
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 11/08/2011 at 02:24 PM
Will the names be out by the fifteenth?
Posted by: Kemi | 11/13/2011 at 12:37 PM
Hi, If we have not been notified, does that mean that we did not get selected? Thank you.
Posted by: Dan | 11/14/2011 at 03:10 PM
is it gettin any closer?? and I we didnt make it will you still email us?
Posted by: Joseph | 11/15/2011 at 03:45 PM
Thanks for the comments, everyone. We will be announcing the new group of Kid Reporters this week. If you applied, you should have received and email from us letting you know about your application.
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 11/16/2011 at 10:23 AM
I just recieved this information in the September 2012 article. Why is it dedlined 2011? Is it to late to apply? Please reply.
Posted by: Autumn | 09/04/2012 at 04:55 PM
@Autumn — This is the post about the Kids Press Corps application from last year. You can find info about this year's application at http://blogs.scholastic.com/kidspress/2012/08/become-a-scholastic-kid-reporter-apply-now.html. Thanks.
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 09/04/2012 at 05:01 PM
Hello, I was just wondering if I am eligable to perticipate in this program due to the fact that I am homeschooled. Are homeschool children eligable? Thank you for your time, Paige
Posted by: Paige | 09/05/2012 at 02:06 AM
@Paige - Yes, you can still apply if you're homeschooled. You can find the application for the 2012-2013 Kids Press Corps at http://blogs.scholastic.com/kidspress/2012/08/become-a-scholastic-kid-reporter-apply-now.html.
Posted by: Kid Reporter Editor | 09/12/2012 at 10:30 AM
the first time my teacher explained to me about being a kid repoter I automatically knew I wanted to do that besides I am a good journalist I take interviews really seriouslly and I have neat hand weitting
Posted by: christian | 12/12/2012 at 06:20 PM
I wanted to be a kid reporter I am good at this stuff
Posted by: Gracie | 05/01/2013 at 05:26 PM