Support Student Journalists at CCC

An internship in media is key for students who want a job in journalism. Unfortunately, many journalism internships are unpaid. The Linda Vogt Journalism Internship Fund gives students a stipend to intern at a media company. Your donation goes directly to a student who will earn at least minimum wage to intern in journalism. The scholarship is named for Linda Vogt, the journalism instructor at Clackamas Community College from 1987 – 2007. 

In 2026, our fifth intern, Jacob Graves, spent half of his internship covering breaking news and the other half coving Clackamas County. On the breaking news team, Graves covered stories ranging from the impact of a shooting in Sandy to cities opening cooling centers during triple-digit heat. In Clackamas County, Graves worked on photos, video and writing assignments, including a story on an Oregon City farm that invites visitors to meet Bernese mountain dogs. He worked with professional reporters and editors practicing the skills that only come from working in a professional newsroom.

This paid internship makes it possible for student journalists to focus on building their skills, networking, and developing their careers in media. Your gift to the Linda Vogt Journalism Internship Fund ensures that students like Quinton can continue to tell Oregon’s stories and bring community college student voices to the field of journalism.

Make your gift today and help a student journalist take the next step.