AWRT SoCal Scholarship Program

The Purpose

By endorsing and supporting quality education, American Women in Radio and Television’s Southern California Chapter (AWRT SoCal), wishes to guarantee the future quality of radio and television in Southern California. Toward that goal, AWRT SoCal has established a scholarship fund to aid in the higher education of promising students. This complements the AWRT mission: to advance the impact of women and men in the electronic media and allied fields by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry.

The Scholarship

AWRT SoCal will make available funds for annual scholarship awards for tuition and books. Awards will be announced in March 2010. Scholarship winners will be invited to attend the Genii Awards.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Southern California resident (male or female). (Ventura, Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties).
• Attending a Southern California accredited four-year college as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Enrolled in television or radio courses or related curriculum.
• Enrolled in at least 9 semester hours Spring 2010.
• Application signed by university section/sequence head certifying applicant meets the eligibility criteria.
• Previous AWRT SoCal scholarship winners are eligible.

Selection Criteria

Judges will consider each applicant’s depth of thought, clarity of expression and commitment to radio or television as a primary future career. Extracurricular activities, community involvement and legibility also will be considered. Work or internship experience in a radio or TV or cable-related field is important. Also, up to three letters of recommendation from a college professor, counselor, and/or industry professional will be evaluated. Please include the letters of reference with your scholarship application.

Download 2010 AWRT Scholarship Application
Deadline to submit application is postmarked by Tuesday, March 16, 2010

How To Apply

Complete the application form attaching additional sheets as necessary. For answers to questions, Email: mary@schafferwalls.com.

Mail your completed application materials to:

American Women in Radio & Television, Southern Ca. Chapter
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 11043
Burbank, CA 91510.

Please be sure to provide the following:

1. 1. Completed application form
2. 2. Transcript – this can be an unofficial transcript. Many schools have Degree Progress Reports and these are acceptable.
3. 3. Up to three reference letters from counselors, teachers, employers, and/or industry professionals who know you.
4. 4. 1-3 page type-written essay.

Please note presentation and clarity of thought are accessed The Deadline The application must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The AWRT Scholarship committee will review the applications and select the winners. Winners will be contacted in April.