Media Fellows Scholarship

Name: Media Fellows Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Up to $5,000.

Overview:

The Media Fellows Scholarship, offered by the Washington Media Scholars Foundation, provides financial assistance to undergraduate students with interests at the intersection of advertising and public policy. This essay-based scholarship program aims to support students demonstrating a combination of merit and financial need, helping them gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising world through scholarship and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled and attending a college or university in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of advertising and public policy.
• Exhibit a combination of merit and financial need.
• Rising freshmen are ineligible for this scholarship.
• Previous recipients of the Media Fellows Scholarship are not eligible to apply again.

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form.
• Personal essay that includes:
  • A personal financial need statement.
  • A description of academic achievements.
  • Career aspirations, particularly related to advertising and public policy.
• Letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or professional familiar with the applicant’s work and potential.
• Professional resume outlining educational background, work experience, extracurricular activities, and any honors or awards received.

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: June 30.
• Award Notification: Recipients are informed following the review process.

Additional Information:

• The scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable.
• Recipients may have opportunities to engage with industry professionals and participate in networking events organized by the Washington Media Scholars Foundation.
• For detailed guidelines and application instructions, visit the official Washington Media Scholars Foundation website.

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