LTV is offering a scholarship to honor (2) students with a passion for community media, lifelong learning, and free speech. It is offered to any high school senior living within the township of East Hampton or Southampton who is pursuing an education in film, television, broadcasting or radio.
Ideal candidates will have these qualities: a love of story and a commitment to community along with a strong belief that all communities deserve to have access to accurate, unfiltered information.
TO BE ELIGIBLE, STUDENTS MUST:
- reside within the township of East Hampton or Southampton year-round
- be graduating from high school or receiving a GED by June 2025
- be seeking secondary education in communications, media, or related field
- demonstrate school / community involvement and strong academic achievement
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Application (available below - remember to hit SEND!)
Personal essay on the importance of free speech in broadcasting
Short video or audio submission of student’s work
Two letters of recommendation (one letter should be focused on the student's community involvement and one should be from a person who is not a relative)
Amount: Two scholarships of $500
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Awards Announced: June 2025