2026 Kellar Media Career Academy
Application for Admission
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Institute Details:
What: Kellar Media Career Academy
Where: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
When: Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12, 2026
Attended By: College students, recent graduates, grad students, interns, and part-timers at radio or TV stations
LIMITED CLASS SIZE: A maximum of 25
Registration Cost (does not include housing or parking): $200 per person
Scholarships are available. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available. You are encouraged to apply.
Housing: On-campus housing is available for an additional cost.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Qualifications:
A completed application form.
The majority of the students who participate are or were communication, electronic media/broadcast or journalism majors or minors. We have also had and welcome students from other majors including sales, business, marketing, public relations, advertising, music, English, photography, accounting, etc.
You DO NOT need to currently be enrolled in college, but we do recommend college age applicants (18-27 years old).
Please have all of the following available when you begin your application:
Current resume
A few paragraphs that address the questions of: Why you want to be in this program
Why you want to pursue a career in media
What you hope to gain by attending this institute
Please list the names, titles and contact information for two references.
Curriculum and subject matter: Will range from on-air performance to programming to sales, sports, news, management, production, promotions, social media, digital, video, podcasting, engineering, and practically all aspects of radio. The program will place emphasis on entry-level position preparation to help each student get their career started.
Materials: Each student will be given access to an e-guide containing the schedule of events, guest speaker bios and photos, student bios and photos, etc., and a t-shirt and bag.
Computer: A laptop / tablet is required.
Acceptance: If accepted, you will be notified within one week of submission. You will then be prompted to register and finalize your acceptance.
Housing:
If you do not have lodging during the 5 nights, housing will be made on campus at an additional cost: $35 a night suite-style double occupancy, $60 a night for single occupancy. University parking will be made available. You may select once your application is accepted and you are directed to register.
Check-in is Sunday, June 7, 2026
Check-out is Friday, June 12, 2026