AWMF Scholarship Program Open
• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2021 fall semester. In partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Loreen Arbus Foundation, and NCTA — The Internet and Television Association, AWMF recognizes and supports future generations of women in media with over $20,000 in scholarships awarded annually. The new AWMF Scholarship Program opportunities include:
> Ford Emerging Voices Scholarship: In partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, the “Emerging Voices” Scholarship consists of one $5,000 scholarship for a student pursuing a media career as a producer, writer, director or on the business side of media companies in areas such as television, radio, digital media, streaming, publishing, advertising, and production. The winner will be given the opportunity to be mentored by an Alliance for Women in Media Board member. Winning submissions will be featured on AWM’s website and social networks.
> Ford Empowering America Scholarship: Also in partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, the “Empowering America” Scholarship program consists of one $5,000 scholarship for a winning student who is pursuing a media career as talent in front of the camera or microphone in an area such as television, radio, or digital media. The selected winner will be given the opportunity to work with the Ford Motor Company Fund to conduct interviews as part of the Faces of Ford Fund program. Winning submissions will be featured on AWM’s website and social networks.
> Loreen Arbus Foundation & AWMF Scholarship: The AWMF has partnered with The Loreen Arbus Foundation to focus on the needs, achievements, contributions, and stories of citizens with disabilities. The Loreen Arbus Foundation and AWMF Scholarship provides a deserving female communications/media undergraduate or graduate student with a scholarship to their educational institution for $2,500 and a ticket to attend an upcoming AWM event. Winning submissions will be featured on AWM’s website and social networks.
> NCTA & AWMF Scholarship: Allows a deserving female communications/media undergraduate or graduate student to create an original piece (essay, digital short, video, animation, multi-media or other concept chosen by the student) that will be featured in NCTA and AWMF media distribution channels. The student will also receive a $5,000 scholarship and a ticket to attend an upcoming AWM event.
“For years, these generous partners have stood with AWMF to support, encourage, and promote women in the media industry at every level, and we are proud to continue that tradition of advancing women in media,” says Heather Cohen, Chair, AWM/F Board of Directors. “Now, more than ever, we are proud to provide deserving young women the opportunity to complete their education and meet their full potential.” To learn more about the AWMF scholarship opportunities and to apply, visit allwomeninmedia.org. Scholarship materials are due by June 11, 2021.
