INC. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITIES 2010 – FISHER COMMUNICATIONS
Fisher Communications – Inc. Scholarships for Minorities
Introduction: Since 1987 Fisher Communications, Inc. has sought to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships. Fisher’s interest in minority broadcasting students goes back many years and has included training programs in technical areas and on-air. As a result of this nurturing environment, minority employees have made numerous contributions to the standards of excellence that have come to personify Fisher Communications, Inc. and strengthen the diversity of our workplace.
Eligibility:
If you are a permanent resident of the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana tuition may be applied to an out-of-state school. If you are not a permanent resident of the above-mentioned states, tuition must be applied to a school in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana. You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio, television, marketing, or broadcast technology) Earning an accredited degree at one of the following:
-Four-year college or university
-Community college, transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree program
- Vocational-technical school
* You must be of non-white origin
* You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
* You must provide proof of citizenship
Application Procedure: Your application packet should include the following:
1. Application Form. (Click http://www.fsci.com/scholarshipapplication.html to download)
2. Copy of your college/technical school transcript.
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Example: Birth Certificate or Social Security Card
4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. At least one should be from a former instructor.
5. Written essay explaining your financial need (list scholarships, grants and loans received and applied for) your educational and career goals, involvement in school activities, and any experience or interest you have in broadcast communications that you feel qualifies you for this scholarship.
6. Estimated Expense/Income worksheet. (Click http://www.fsci.com/userfiles/ExpenseIncomeSheet.pdf to download)
Selection Procedure: Successful applicants will be chosen on the basis of:
* Need
* Academic Achievement
* Personal Qualities
Application Deadline: Application deadline is April 30th, 2010
Application Form: For Onlne Application Form Click http://www.fsci.com/scholarshipapplication.html
Contact:
Fisher Communications, Inc.
100 4th Ave N
Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98109
Email: info(AT)fsci.com
Contact Number: 206-404-7000
Source: http://www.fsci.com/scholarship.html
