SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
(DEADLINE EXTENDED--Applications Due May 26th, 2024)
Scholarships are granted for use by undergraduate students enrolled in 9 units or more and graduate students enrolled in 6 units or more at two- or four-year colleges or universities for the coming Fall or Spring school year. Student must be a resident of the Pacific Southwest Chapter Area (San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Palm Springs) at the time of application. Students should intend to pursue a career in television and related fields. Although we are looking for students who are good scholars, evidence of creative achievement and demonstration of financial need is even more important.
Annual scholarship recipients are announced in June, at the Emmy® Awards, for the following school year. Scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Attendance at the Emmy® Awards is not mandatory for receipt of scholarship. Scholarships cannot be applied to coursework already completed.
Materials to be submitted with this Application:
A. One of the following, along with a brief description of your submission:
1. A film or video production on which you were the principal writer, director, producer, photographer, editor, principal actor or similar major creative role on DVD-R.
OR
2. A script you have written for any type of film, video or PSA, along with a brief statement and/or storyboard of the type of show and your aims for the film/video.
B. A short statement of your career goals (300 words or less).
C. Special circumstances (financial or personal) – any challenges or hardships you would like the committee to consider.
D. An official copy of your transcript through the most recent semester or quarter.
E. Letter of recommendation from at least one person who has had the opportunity to oversee your work and aptitude (i.e., teacher, faculty member, internship sponsor, etc).
Mail supporting documents postmarked by May 26th, 2024 to:
Scholarship Committee, NATAS PSW Foundation, P.O. Box 80255, San Diego, CA 92138