The Walter Cronkite 2008 Scholarship
Mid-America Chapter
Thank you to all who applied for the 2008 scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded at the 2008 EMMY® GALA on October 4th, at the Four Seasons-St. Louis, to the following:
• Kevin Lewis, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Journalism
• Dhomonique Ricks, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Journalism
• Alex Trepka, SIU Edwardsville, Department of Mass Communications
• Brooke Wilson, University of Missouri- Columbia, School of Journalism
This scholarship is intended to assist outstanding college/university students planning a career in television. These are merit scholarships and, as such, preference will be given to students who demonstrate the highest potential to join the profession and thereby contribute to its future.
Mid-America will award either one $3,000 or two $1500 scholarships to the top qualifying undergraduate (freshman through senior) applicants. Please note, the application deadline is April, 30 2008.
National Student Television (NSTV) 2008
The NSTV regional Winning and Honorable Mention list.Congratulations to all who participated, judged and helped make this student award year possible!
The Mid-America Chapter has a NATIONAL winning entry in the NEWS category:
Easy Access ~ Rachel Miles ~ Hillcrest High School (Springfield MO), Dave Davis (Teacher)
You can see this incredible two and half minute winning entry by following the below link.
Click VIDEOS in the top menu bar then select the title EASY ACCESS:
http://htvmagazine.com/
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National Student Television (NSTV) 2007
Each year the NATAS television industry honors excellence in the industry, beginning at the high school level, through the National Student Television Awards (NSTV). And each year Mid-America has had multiple high school winners from our region. 2007 was no exception! In additional to 10 regional winners, Mid-America also has a national winner. Congratulations to Bruce McRoberts and his class at the Blue Valley School (KC area) for their national winning entry in the category of News.Category: News Entry Title: Olga: growing up in America School: Blue Valley Schools Broadcast Technology Primary Applicant: Kayte Steinmetz Faculty Advisor: Bruce McRoberts Chapter: Mid-AmericaFor a complete list of the NSTV regional winners, please click here. TO VIEW THE NATIONAL WINNING NSTV VIDEOS IN EACH OF 7 CATEGORIES, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK:http://www.nationalstudent.tv/2006-2007_student_videos.asp