Shelley Scholarship
Northwest Broadcast News Association
(701) 777-6505
P.O. Box 8372
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8372
JACK SHELLEY SCHOLARSHIP
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Jack Shelley Scholarship is presented by the Northwest Broadcast News Association to recognize outstanding promise in the field of broadcasting. The NBNA awards one $1,250 scholarship each year to be used for broadcast education.
Applicants must be full-time college or university students with an anticipated graduation date of August ’08 or later. The scholarship is awarded based on the following three criteria: dedication to broadcast journalism as a career; academic achievement; and experience in the field of broadcast journalism, which includes internships, part-time or full-time jobs and volunteer work. The award is named for Jack Shelley, long-time anchor and News Director at WHO/Des Moines and Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
| Instructions: | Please type or print all responses. Questions 1 and 2 must be answered in the space provided Question 3 is an essay question. Please use no more than two pages to answer (Standard 8-1/2 by 11 pages, typed on one side only) |
| To Apply: | A full application includes one copy of each of the following: Completed application form plus attached essay Current transcript, or list of relevant coursework completed and grades Up to three letters of recommendation |
| Return to: | Shelley Scholarship Northwest Broadcast News Association P.O. Box 838 Sturgis, SD 57785 |
| Deadline: | Friday, February 29, 2008 (postmark date) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________
College/University: ________________________________________________
Current Grade Level (e.g. Junior? Senior?): _____________________
Anticipated Graduation Date: _________________________
1) Related work or internship experience
2) Scholarship/Awards/Honors received through journalistic experience or related course work
3) Essay Question: Why are you planning a career in broadcast journalism?
(Discussion should include, but not be limited to the following: What led you to the field? What can you add to the business? What do you hope to accomplish through your career? Answer must be no more than two, single-sided pages.)
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