Asian American Advancing Justice-AAJC: College Students Opportunities

 

Dear Community Partners,    Asian American Advancing Justice-AAJC is excited to launch two different opportunities to support students on college campuses leading the fight to defend affirmative action. Students can apply to be a part of the affirmative action cohort and/or apply for the affirmative action project stipend by Wednesday, April 12.   Will you join the fight for affirmative action?   In the coming months, the Supreme Court will make its decision on the future of affirmative action. If the court bans affirmative action, colleges will be forced to dismantle admissions policies that allow holistic review of applicants to ensure diversity in college classrooms. It is crucial students are front and centered in the fight to defend diversity.    Affirmative Action Ambassadors will serve as spokespeople to defend diversity and advocate for race-conscious admissions policies on their college campuses. Participants will lead and attend cohort strategy meetings, collaborate with peers from across the country, receive strategic communications training, and work with experienced policy and communications professionals to advocate for race-conscious admissions policies. Program scheduling will work around students' schedules, and participants will be compensated for their time and expertise. Students can apply here! The second opportunity for students is a project grant ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 for student groups and organizations who are interested in hosting a campus or community mobilization to express support for affirmative action. You can download the application here and email the proposal or request the application at jdeguzman@advancingjustice-aajc.org.   Please take a moment to share these opportunities widely with your networks.    If there are any questions regarding the affirmative action programs or the application process, please email Joy De Guzman at jdeguzman@advancingjustice-aajc.org.     In Solidarity, Team Advancing Justice-AAJC