SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please read the entire application before filling it out. This application must be submitted electronically and received no later than February 28, 2024
Name
Present College or University
Address
Email
GPA
Home Phone
Cellphone
Major
Graduation Year
School Year
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Junior
Senior
Graduate
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Which scholarship are you applying for?
RTNA News Scholarship
RTNA Vin Scully Sports Scholarship
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At which school will the scholarship be used?
Please submit a scan of your proof of enrollment or graduation
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ELIGIBILITY: Any student whose career objective is broadcast journalism and is currently studying at sophomore level or above at an accredited Southern California college or university.
What is your career objective and why? (100 words or less)
Submit a one-page resume or autobiographical sketch (including honors, awards and achievements in school, in the community and in journalism).
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List related course work and journalism experience
Please list three (3) professional references, including at least one (1) school faculty member - include a phone number
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email.
(Do not include relatives)
ESSAY - Please attach an essay, no more than 500 words, regarding the following scenario: A man burst into a home with an axe. A woman grabbed her child and hid in a bathroom. She then used her cell phone to call 911. A television station used excerpts from that call in telling the story. The woman’s husband wrote a passionate letter to a local newspaper criticizing the station for exploiting his wife and sensationalizing the incident. You have two reliable sources willing to go on the record in the above situation.
In your essay, address the following:
1. What is the journalistic purpose of the story? How does the use of the 911 tape fit that purpose?
2. Does the use of the tape serve the interests of the viewers?
3. How else would you cover this particular story?
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I affirm that the foregoing is accurate in all respects, that I have a sincere interest in following a career in broadcast journalism, and that I shall apply the funds to further my education. I am aware that should I become a finalist in the selection process, I will have to take a broadcast writing test and complete an oral interview with the scholarship committee judges.
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Scholarship application must be received online by February 28, 2024.
Supporting documents such as proof of enrollment must be received by January 15, 2024.
For questions contact:
Ernie Castelo
Scholarship President
(949) 278-8349
Scholarship@rtna.org
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