Scholarships

Awarded to a rising Junior or Senior. Preference is given to students with radio experience, such as with WOUB, ACRN, Brick City Records, etc. Students interested in a career in media advertising sales are also considered strong candidates for this award. To receive this award applicants must have demonstrated financial need as evident through FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Awarded to up to 12 students per year who have applied and been accepted, or are planning to apply, for a MDIA Global Opportunities course during the upcoming summer semester or the fall, spring, or summer semesters during the next academic year. Students must provide proof of acceptance in course before funds can be awarded. This scholarship is based on financial need but it does not require having FAFSA on file. Courses eligible for this award include, but are not necessarily limited to, OHIO-IN-LA; SXSW; OHIO Summer Screenwriting & Documentary Storytelling; Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks; MDIA Summer Music Industry Masterclass; MDIA Production Masterclass (Austin/NYC). Please note that other MDIA Global Opportunities courses may also qualify. For more information on these programs, please visit the Office of Global Opportunities website.

Must be a rising junior with a demonstrated interest in media management and/or media technology. Along with having these demonstrated interests, academic merit is the primary criterion by which applications will be evaluated, followed by financial need.

Awarded to a student who is participating in the Ohio-in-LA program and has financial need. 

Open to Music Production & Recording Industry majors enrolled in or accepted to admission to the university. Preference is given to underrepresented populations.

Given to a rising senior active in radio/audio production and/or audio storytelling. Preference is given to students who have made positive contributions to the School of Media Arts & Studies.

Applicant must demonstrate academic merit. Preference is given to those contributing to ACRN.

Awarded to an audio student involved in media work outside class. Preference is given to students with a demonstrated talent for writing, or in experimental or comedy forms. Demo CD or portfolio link should typically be submitted as part of this application.

Awarded to a student with involvement in WOUB, especially in athletic programming. Preference is also given to Ohio residents. This scholarship can be awarded to students in either Journalism or MDIA.

Awarded to students with a focus on film, television, and related media/communication studies. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need as evident in current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid. Applicants can be enrolled in any major at the university.

Students must have demonstrated academic merit and demonstrate financial need as evident in current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Open to students who have demonstrated intent to pursue a career in media and communication related technology, with a preference given to those considering a technology career in television, or the technology related to media production and/or content distribution. Preference will be given to applicants with a desire to learn new skills and techniques. Applicants should be members of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and/or members of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Ohio student chapter. Applicants must have demonstrated academic merit and demonstrate financial need as evident in current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Preference is given to students majoring in Integrated Media Production. Applicant should have demonstrated academic merit and demonstrated financial need as evident in current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Awarded to rising juniors and seniors who have a confirmed or pending internship. The internship must be referenced in the applicant's personal statement. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Awarded to a rising Junior or Senior with at least a 3.2 GPA. Student should have some interest related to broadcasting. Must have demonstrated financial need as evident through FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Recognizes the achievement of a junior or senior in the MPRI Sequence demonstrating promise and potential.

This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior and in honor of Christine T. Twardzik. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as well as demonstrated financial need as evident through current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid. This scholarship is to be awarded to students enrolled at the Athens Campus of Ohio University in the Scripps College of Communication School of Media Arts and Studies.

Applicant must be a participant in ACRN, have substantial impact on the student organization, and must have current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

Awarded to a rising Junior or Senior who is involved in video production.

Awarded to a female student focusing on audio or radio production.

Awarded to a rising junior or senior based on academic achievement and financial need. Applicant must have current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid. This scholarship can be awarded to students in either Journalism or MDIA.

Awarded to a student with strong academic performance and financial need who makes outstanding contributions to the School of Media Arts & Studies. Applicant should have at least a 3.4 GPA and must have current FAFSA information on file with the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid.

One MDIA student will be awarded $1,500 to help develop and execute a live music and/or art event in the spring semester.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Scholarship applicant must develop a music and/or art related, in person event for spring semester. The scholarship isn’t necessarily limited to hosting live music. It does however need to use music as a platform for a larger vision, which could include: broader community engagement, raising money for charitable causes, providing an outlet for creative expression (both creating & consuming art), etc.
• Event must take place within the current academic calendar year.
• Applicants will be assessed based on overall event impact, community engagement, innovation, and feasibility of the project.
• The scholarship shall be awarded to an individual, rather than a club, fraternity/sorority, or other on campus group.
• At the conclusion of the event, the student is to complete a 1-2 page summary (in the format of their choice) of the event and what they’ve accomplished.
• No GPA requirement, open to freshman through seniors.
• Financial need is not required for eligibility.

 Submission Materials:

• Event Plan: Scholarship applicant must describe the intended event in detail, providing a 1-2 page plan for event execution. This should include a narrow timeframe for the event, a summary of total resources that will be required, and show awareness of logistical challenges ahead.
• Short Essay Component: Scholarship applicant must provide an essay answering the following questions:
  • Question 1: What role does music play in your life and what do you want to do in the music industry?
  • Question 2: What specific initiative do you intend to plan with the awarded funds, and what is your broader vision for what the event will accomplish?

Awarded to students with secured internship with financial need, outstanding scholastic merit and extracurricular involvement. Preference given to students serving underserved groups/diverse populations. *Apply through Scripps College of Communication

Awarded to students with a secured multimedia internship. *Apply through Scripps College of Communication

The BEA is the professional development association for professors, industry professionals and students involved in teaching and research related to radio, television, and other electronic media. The BEA administers fourteen scholarships annually, to honor broadcasters and the electronic media profession. The BEA Two Year Award is for study at member schools offering only freshman and sophomore instruction, or for use at a four-year member school by a graduate of a BEA two-year campus. All other scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions. Local Contact: Dr. Greg Newton

The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the profession of audio engineering. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the profession. Applications are accepted from students worldwide, awards are made annually, in August, and a recipient may apply for one-time renewal after the successful completion of at least one year of graduate studies. Payment will be sent directly to the graduate school on behalf of the student's tuition account. Local Contact: Sophia Logston