Media Fellows
With the Media Fellows Program, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation recognizes enthusiastic and qualified students by awarding several scholarships each academic year. In 2016, the foundation distributed $74,000 in total scholarship awards.
About the Media Fellows
The Media Fellows Scholarship supports the academic development of undergraduates dedicated to pursuing a career related to the public policy advertising industry each academic year.
Applications for the summer distribution are due by midnight (Eastern Time) on July 13th, 2018
Application
We strive to include the best and brightest students across the country by conducting a thorough and streamlined application process:
1. Register Online. Fill out the application form below:
name
school
phone
address
city
State
Zip Code
2. Proposal
This portion of the application requires an applicant to articulate his or her career goals, course load and financial need in 500 words or less (double spaced).
3. Upload Resume (optional)
4. One Letter of Recommendation
One letter from a professor, advisor or other home university official OR from a mentor or previous employer who can attest to your enthusiasm and ability to have a successful career in the media industry. The signer of your letter should be available for contact via phone or email should the Washington Media Scholars Foundation need to verify any statements made.
5. Submission
Application documents should be sent via email to Info@mediascholars.org by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 13, 2018. Write “Strategic Media Fellows Application” in the subject line.
6. Phone Interview
The Washington Media Scholars Foundation will contact finalists for a phone interview before the distributions are determined.