Scholarships

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

Suncoast Chapter

Scholarship applications open January 26, 2026

Application deadline: March 2, 2026

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must reside within the SUNCOAST REGION that includes the State of Florida, the State of Louisiana, the Mobile–Pensacola Market area and Puerto Rico and MUST plan to attend or currently attend an accredited college or university in the SUNCOAST REGION.
Be a high school graduating senior or a college student (undergraduate student ONLY) with a declared major in Communications/Broadcasting with a concentration in television.
Applicant MUST already be accepted to a college/university.
Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Submit an unofficial transcript.
Submit a resume along with the application.
Submit a one-page bio.
Submit one of the two essay questions below (250 to 350 words):
1. As audience content consumption via mobile devices continues to increase, a "mobile-first" content strategy is rapidly gaining traction. Explore what this trend means for the broadcast industry in terms of content planning, production techniques and distribution strategies as they aim to reach wider audiences.
2. Audiences seek personalized and multi-platform experiences now more than ever. How do you think broadcasters can leverage the vast amount of available data to produce personalized content and what will this continued trend mean for the broadcast industry as a whole?
Share links for two projects you’ve worked on along with a brief description of what your role was on each project.

High School Scholarship Application

Submit application by March 2, 2026

Applicant's Name

High School currently attending

College/University you will be attending

College Phone Number

Campus Address

Applicant's Phone Number

Applicant's Alternate Phone Number

Applicant's Email Address

Applicant's Home Address

Major Field of Study: (must be a declared major in Communications/Broadcasting with a concentration in television)

Anticipated Date of Graduation

Grade Point Average - All courses (must be 3.5 or higher)

For what semester are the funds needed (check all that apply)?

Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

What is the total cost (tuition only) for each semester selected above?

Have you received any other scholarships this year (including Bright Futures)?

Yes No

If the answer is yes, please state the scholarship amount (and/or Bright Futures percentage) that will be allocated to each semester selected above

What are your career goals after you graduate from college/university?

Transcript:
Please submit your unofficial transcript from your high school. Note: The scholarship recipient will be asked to submit an official transcript verifying enrollment and grade point average.

Resume:
Please submit a copy of your resume.

One-Page Bio:
On a separate page, write a personal statement about your goals and professional aspirations.

Essay (250 - 350 words):
The way people access and consume news has changed significantly especially with the rise of digital media. These changes have influenced how information is shared and received by audiences today. Why is it important for journalists to change how they present and share news to match the way people consume news today?
- OR -
Trust in the media has been on a steady decline due to growing polarization, the internet’s impact on news sources, and the industry’s financial struggles. While rebuilding trust is crucial, it is not the only way to gauge journalism’s effectiveness. How can the media balance pursuing engagement with maintaining journalistic integrity in today’s media landscape?

Projects:
Share links for two projects you’ve worked on along with a brief description of what your role was on each project:

Link for Project 1

Description

Link for Project 2

Description

Letter of Recommendation:
Please arrange to have one letter of recommendation from a faculty member sent separately to the Suncoast Scholarship Committee at emmysuncoast@gmail.com
Please note: The letter should attest to character attributes such as integrity and leadership.

VERIFY GRADUATING STATUS:

I am a High School Graduating Senior

VERIFICATION: By checking the following boxes I attest all information, documents, and attachments to be accurate and true.

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

Suncoast Chapter

Scholarships

Scholarship applications open January 26, 2026

Application deadline: March 2, 2026

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

High School Scholarship Application

Submit application by March 2, 2026

College Scholarship Application

Submit application by March 2, 2026