Become a Scholastic Kid Reporter — Apply Now!
We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps! To be considered, your application must be postmarked by October 12, 2012. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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).
To get started, download the 2011-2012 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Application! (File is in PDF format.)
Send your complete entry to:
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps/Apply
Scholastic Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
Kid Reporters are chosen by Scholastic News Kids Press Corps editors, and the 2012-2013 Kid Reporter team will be announced in early November.
Check out the 2011-2012 team!
Learn more about the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps by checking out some frequently asked questions about the program.
About the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps
Members of the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps cover news stories for www.scholastic.com/kidspress and select Scholastic classroom magazines. Between 15-20 new press corps members are chosen each school year. The program is open to all students ages 10-14 with a burning desire to be a journalist. The selection of Kid Reporters is based on writing ability, interviewing skills, and attention to detail.
Hi there,
Is this open to kids in Canada as well, or just the US?
Posted by: Sara | 08/09/2012 at 02:04 PM
@Sara - Yes, this is open to kids in Canada, as well. Thanks!
Posted by: Dante | 08/10/2012 at 10:07 AM
Is this open to UK kids and if not is there a UK equivalent?
Thanks
Posted by: April | 08/12/2012 at 11:43 AM
@April - Kids from the UK can certainly apply. And no, there isn't a UK equivalent. Thanks!
Posted by: Dante | 08/12/2012 at 05:50 PM
Can kids in india apply as well? I'd love to join it
Posted by: bookwormgirl45 | 08/15/2012 at 06:05 AM
does the essay have to be about your community or can it be about something going on in your community/school
Posted by: Annie | 08/17/2012 at 05:50 PM
Do you have to be fluent in english. I have an Indian English accent but I know how to speak english and 2 other languages. Can i submit or not?
Posted by: Ankush | 08/18/2012 at 04:01 PM
Is this open for philippines?
Posted by: Tintin | 08/19/2012 at 10:38 AM
@bookwormgirl45 - Yes, kids in India can apply.
Posted by: Dante | 08/20/2012 at 02:05 PM
@Annie - Your essay can be about anything or anyone interesting in your community. That could be your street, your school, your city, or anything else you consider to be your community.
Posted by: Dante | 08/20/2012 at 02:06 PM
@Arkush - You just have to feel comfortable enough with English to read, write, and speak in the English language. Does that help?
Posted by: Dante | 08/20/2012 at 02:07 PM
@Tintin - Yes, this is open to kids in the Philippines.
Posted by: Dante | 08/20/2012 at 02:08 PM
What do the interviews have to do with it?
Posted by: Neha | 08/26/2012 at 12:56 PM
@Neha - You have to do interviews to show you're able to go out into your community and report and talk to people. You also need to use quotes from those interviews in the story about your community. Hope that helps.
Posted by: Dante | 08/27/2012 at 01:16 PM
Is it ok to apply if I am turning fifteen at the end of this year, but am still 14 when I apply
Posted by: Marianne | 08/30/2012 at 08:01 PM
@Marianne - Yes, you can still apply. Thanks!
Posted by: Dante | 08/30/2012 at 08:14 PM
Hi! I was wondering, what is the community news report supposed to be about? Could it be a general essay about what makes your community special, or do you have to write about a specific event? Thanks for reading.
Posted by: Cindy | 09/01/2012 at 02:06 PM
I'm actually writing a book about something. i was wondering if i wrote that on my application would it make my chance better?
Posted by: bobbie | 09/03/2012 at 02:55 AM
Is there anyway I can apply for this? I am interested in going into journalism and I also host two of my own online webshows. I would love to do this and this would be a great opportunity for me but I'm 16, Can I please still apply?
Posted by: Tyler | 09/04/2012 at 03:05 PM
Thanks for your questions. Here are some answers:
@Cindy - The story about your community can be whatever you think makes your community special. It can be about a person (not related to you), an organization, or anything else. But it's up to you to figure out what the story is.
@Bobbie — Glad to hear you're working on a book! You can mention it on your application, but the most important parts are your writing samples and your ideas.
@Tyler — Thanks for the question, but, unfortunately, you're too old to apply for the Kids Press Corps. Sorry! Good luck with your web shows!
Posted by: Dante | 09/04/2012 at 05:04 PM
How do you apply?
Posted by: Ashley | 09/06/2012 at 02:46 PM
How old do you have to be to apply?
Posted by: sophie | 09/10/2012 at 05:26 AM
do you get paid
Posted by: gthomas | 09/11/2012 at 06:00 PM
@Ashley - All the instructions on how to apply are in this blog post.
Posted by: Dante | 09/12/2012 at 10:26 AM
@sophie - You have be between the ages of 10-14.
Posted by: Dante | 09/12/2012 at 10:27 AM