2012 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards Deadline Approaching

posted on: Mar 25, 2012

2012 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards

15th consecutive year! Join the 50 previous winners!

Purpose: To honor Arab-American students who excel in Media Studies.

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

College students classified as a Junior, Senior, or enrolled in graduate school for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Majoring in Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film.
A minimum 3.0 GPA.
A U.S. citizen of Arab heritage.

Applicants please submit the following items to the ADC Research Institute:

A one (1) page statement explaining your goals and stating that: you are a U.S. citizen; you are of Arab heritage; and why you merit the scholarship.
Two original signed letters of recommendation from mass communications professors.
Copies of your articles, videos, films, etc. (the items will not be returned to you).
Official academic transcripts including your GPA.
Permanent home address, phone number, e-mail address, and phone number during the school year.

Deadline: April 1, 2012

Note: Applications must be hard copy. Incomplete, or late applications will not be accepted.
Submit all materials to:

Jack G. Shaheen Scholarship
ADC Research Institute (ADCRI)
1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007

If you have any questions, call (202) 244-2990 or email organizing@adc.org.

Award winners will be announced and presented Friday, June 22, 2012, at the ADC National Convention in Washington, DC.