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SCHOLASTIC KIDS PRESS



News for Kids by Kids!

Scholastic Invites Students in Asia Ages 10 -14 To Join
Award-Winning International Editorial Team

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How to Apply


We are now accepting applications for the 2023–2024 program year!

To be considered, students must be between the ages of 10–14 (born on or between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2013) and complete an application, which includes writing a news story, story ideas, and a personal essay. All applications must be received by June 1, 2023. No late or digital applications will be accepted.

Learn more and download the application here.

Students who are selected to join the program will be notified in Fall 2023. Due to the large volume of applications Scholastic receives each year, we will only contact students who are selected to join the program.

 

About Scholastic Kids Press


The Scholastic Kids Press is a prestigious, award-winning international journalism program in which each year, a select few of talented Kid Reporters of ages 10-14 are handpicked across the globe to be part of the international editorial team, reporting to the editor based in New York. The program has now been operating for more than 20 years.

Since 2000, Scholastic Kid Reporters have been writing “news for kids, by kids”, reporting on topics ranging from politics to entertainment at both a local and national level. This past academic year, Kid Reporters interviewed changemakers such as Malala Yousafzai, United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón, and even attended national events like The White House Christmas tree lighting. Their stories are published online and in issues of Scholastic Magazines+, which reach over 25 million students in classrooms across the country.

Since 2016, the Scholastic Kids Press has welcomed applications from Asia for bright and curious minds in the region. From rich cultural insights to news on the global health crisis, these stories have piqued the interests of readers, bringing Asia into the global conversation.

Recognised as an official member of the media, Kid Reporters will gain first-hand journalism experience through local and national news assignments, which lead to unique opportunities to witness important events and interview local icons.

 





 

Submit your application

Interested to be recruited in the global ranks of Kid Reporters? Complete the application form and submit to your local Scholastic office as below.
All applications must be received by June 1, 2023. No late or digital applications will be accepted. Learn more and download the application here.

 
 

China 
Contact Person: Phoebe Wang
Tel No: +86 139 1118 2248
Address: 
Room 2315, Silver Tower, 2 East 3rd Ring Road North, Chaoyang District, 100012, Beijing, China

Taiwan
Contact Person: Christine Yeh
Tel No: +886 2 2719 3398
Address:
Room B, 10/F, 167 Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan

Hong Kong
Contact Person: Fanny Chiu
Tel No: +852 2861 8204
Address:
Scholastic Hong Kong Limited, Suite 2003,
20/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road,
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Japan
Contact Person: Kozue Sekiguchi
Tel No: +81 3 3346 2225
Address:
Stork Shinjuku 1F Rm #A-6,6-12-7, NIshishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 Japan

Korea
Contact Person: Yullia Lee
Tel No: +82 2 6956 3691
Address: 
24th floor, 36, Teheran-ro 87-gil,Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (06164)

Singapore
Contact Person: Jolene Bek
Tel No: +65 9006 0345
Address: 
81 Ubi Avenue 4, #02-28 UB. One,
Singapore 408830

Malaysia
Contact Person: Dennis Koay
Tel No: +603 2688 1726
Address:
Level 7, Plaza First Nationwide, Jln Tun H.S.Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Philippines
Contact Person: Cecilia Rose T. Jacinto
Tel No: +63 917 580 4786
Address:
Scholastic Warehouse,
70 C. Raymundo Avenue,
Rosario, Pasig City, 1609, Philippines.

Indonesia
Contact Person: Eka Himawan
Email: ehimawan@scholastic.asia
Tel No: +62 81 874 6008
Address:
Jl. Pilatus No.83 RT 004/023 PondokGede, Bekasi 17413
 

*If the applicant is based in a region not stated above, kindly contact Claudine Egbert (cegbert@scholastic.asia) for further information.

 

Scholastic Kids Press FAQ


How can students apply to become Kid Reporters in Scholastic Kids Press?

The Kid Reporter call for applications is now open and the full application form can be downloaded here. All applications must be received by June 1, 2023. No late or digital applications will be accepted.

 

What does the Scholastic Kid Reporter application entail?

The application to join Scholastic Kids Press includes writing a news story, story ideas, and a personal essay. Editors annually select Kid Reporters based on writing ability, interviewing skills, and attention to detail.

 

Are there requirements to apply for Scholastic Kids Press?

To be considered, applicants must be between the ages of 10–14 (born on or between between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2013). Students in any part of the world are welcome to apply.

 

What do Scholastic Kid Reporters write about?

Throughout the year, Scholastic Kid Reporters cover issues and topics that matter most to them and their peers. This includes current events, breaking news, entertainment, sports, and more from their hometowns and on the national stage.