Scholarships for Radio and Televsion Students

College and Universites

The first place to look for scholarships is the financial aid office of the college you are attending or planning on attending. They have a list of specific scholarships for radio and television students.

Professional Groups

Another very important place to look is professional groups or associations. These organizations purpose is to support and guide people who work and want to work in this field. Here are some national professional associations that are currently offering scholarships:

Regional Groups

National associations aren't the only organizations offering scholarships. There are also a number of regional associations and local affiliates that hand out awards to deserving applicants. In fact, starting locally may increase your chances of winning quality scholarships.

You can locate regional associations and local affiliates that offer scholarships by searching the net and by contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. You can also get leads from your local high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Here are some groups that are currently offering scholarships:

• APTRA Online - Associated Press Television-Radio Association of California and Nevada.
• Creative Television of Rhode Island - A nonprofit organization providing equipment, training, screenings, and other opportunities for film, video, and cable production enthusiasts in the Rhode Island (US) area.

Radio and Television Scholarship Programs available:

• Ed Bradley Scholarship For Minorities in Communications - Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes provides a scholarship to derserving minority students in the field on radio and television. The scholarship amount is $10,000 and the deadline is May 7.

Radio only Scholarships Available

Television only Scholarships Available

• The David Letterman Scholarship - This scholarship is intended for average students with a creative mind.
• The Landmark Scholars Program combines scholarship and internship awards designed to encourage young minority journalists to build careers with Landmark Publishing Group. Landmark Scholars receive $10,000 in college scholarships and valuable professional experience working in the newsroom of one of Landmark's major newspapers in Virginia or North Carolina. For more information, please visit Landmark Publishing Group

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