APPLICATION
Bakersfield College Summer Multicultural Journalism Workshop

Co-sponsored by The Bakersfield Californian,

The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund and the California Chicano News Media Association
June 9—June 26, 2003

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon., May 5, 2003

Directions: Please print or type your application. Be sure to fill out the entire application, including the last section, which includes two short essay questions.
Name:
        (Last, First Middle)
Address: Apt. #
City:   State:   Zip:
Telephone:   Email:
Birthday:
Are you a U.S. citizen?  YES     NO
When did your present stay in California begin? (Month/Day/Year):
Ethnic Heritage:
Social Security Number:
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
High School:
Year:   Date of Graduation:
Overall high school or college grade point average:
State your overall educational plans:

English or journalism classes you've taken:

List any activities you have participated in during school:

List any community activities or organizations you have been involved in, either as a volunteer or paid employee:

Please provide two references:  Name, position, & telephone

Please check all that apply:
I understand that attendance during this summer workshop is mandatory. I agree to commit three weeks to the workshop to learn the skills needed in journalism. I have discussed this with my parent or guardian.

Enclosed is a copy of my high school transcript or latest report card.

If my work has been published, enclosed are two writing or photography samples.

I have my own transportation and could go out on some assignments. (Your own car is not required but is helpful in covering story assignments.)

Yes, I have my own photo equipment.
Your signature_______________________________________Date_______________
Signature of parent or guardian_____________________________________________
Essay Questions: On a separate sheet of lined notebook paper, please write at least three paragraphs for
each of the following two essay questions. Be as specific as possible. Attach your answers to the
application form.

Essay Questions:
1. Tell us about yourself and your family.
2. What are your future plans and goals? How do you plan to get there?
Please return this application (with essays, transcript or latest report card, and if you've been published, two samples of your work) to:

Bakersfield College / The Renegade Rip
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
For more information, contact Kathy Freeman, workshop coordinator, at (661) 395-4344 or
kfreeman@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
Application Deadline: Mon., May 5, 2003.  Students notified of selection: Mon., May 12, 2003