BACKGROUND: The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of television and related electronic media and best known for its Emmy Awards that recognize excellence in a number of categories. The Academy also sponsors programs, seminars, and scholarships for high school and colleges in cities served by the 19 local chapters. In addition, the National Organization, through its non-profit Foundation, will award one $40,000 scholarship to an outstanding high school senior who intends to pursue a baccalaureate degree in communications with emphasis on any aspect of the television industry.
THE SCHOLARSHIP: The John Cannon Memorial Scholarship, created to honor a former president of the Academy, will be awarded to a college-bound applicant who has demonstated exceptional talent as a creator of video programming as well as outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in a highly competitive field. The scholarship is distributed over a four-year period with $10,000 awarded prior to the first year of study, and three additional awards of $10,000 granted in subsequent years. To be eligible for the continuing awards, the recipient must demonstrate satisfactory progress towards a degree and remain in a communications-oriented program. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, living expenses, and other related costs.
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THE SELECTION PROCESS: Application forms can be downloaded from the Foundation’s scholarship web site. While considerable emphasis is placed on the creative achievements of each applicant, College Board scores are also required. You must have ACT or SAT scores to report by November 5, 2007, the due date for all applications. Candidates who pass an initial screening will be asked, at a later date, to supply verification of College Board scores as well as high school transcripts and appropriate recommendations. Those individuals selected as finalists will be required to submit a portfolio of their creative work.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year college of university within the United States.
POSTMARK DEADLINE: November 5, 2007.
To request your application form,write:
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
111 West 57th Street, Suite #600
New York, NY 10019
To download the application visit: http:// www.emmyonline.org/foundation/