Scholarship Undergraduate

Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

$10,000
Avg. Amount Awarded
59
Days
March 22 2021
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
No
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Description

The Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship honors sports journalist Jim McKay (1921-2008) and was established in 2009 by the HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX networks. It is presented at the Sports Emmys each May. It is awarded to a college-bound applicant who demonstrates exceptional talent as a creator of video programming as well as outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in a highly competitive profession.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Communications, Filmmaking/Video, Journalism, Music, Performing Arts, Photojournalism/Photography, TV/Radio Broadcasting

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