Scholarship Application

Scholarship Applications are Open

Deadline: Friday , February 20, 2026

The NATAS Southeast Foundation is looking for the next generation of television professionals. We're looking for students with an innovative vision and a commitment to excellence.

We are now accepting scholarship applications for 2026.

Eligibility

The Southeast EMMY® chapter of The National Academy Television Arts & Sciences is proud to offer up to $6,000 in scholarships for qualified students pursuing a career in media and/or broadcast. High school seniors and current undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

We have three $2,000 scholarships available. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email. Funds will be distributed directly to the schools upon verification of registration.

“Pay” special attention to the Checklist in the Required Items subsection. Entries that do not include ALL Required Items will be automatically removed from consideration for an award.

The Scholarship Committee will consider applicants who meet all the eligibility requirements below. Any Application that does not meet the stated minimum requirements will not be considered.

Students must be 18 or older at the time of the Scholarship award announcement.
The 2026 scholarship award announcement will take place on March 21, 2026.
Students must be legal residents of, or attend college within the NATAS Southeast Region.
The Southeast Chapter includes Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Asheville, North Carolina.
Students must provide two letters of recommendation.<
Teachers and advisors are great sources for recommendation letters.
Students must provide a one-to-three page essay.
Essay Topic: Why are you pursuing a career in the television/broadcasting/media industry?
Applicants must provide a work sample with the application.
Required documents and work sample can be uploaded using the link at the bottom of the application.
Applicants must be undergraduate students.

Applicant's First Name

Applicant's Last Name

Phone

Street Address

City, State, and Zip Code

Date of Birth

Education

Currently Enrolled In

Current School

City, State

Cumulative G.P.A.

Education Level in Fall 2026

College/University Attending in Fall 2026

Major

Minor

Desired Career After College

How should the applicant's name appear?

If selected, this is how the person's name will be inscribed on the certificate. It will be used for publicity and the program book.

Full Name

References

Please be sure to contact each reference person you list below and ask them to prepare their letter of recommendation.

First Reference Name

Phone

Second Reference Name

Phone

Required Items

A copy of your valid driver's license or state identification.
Two (2) letters of recommendation (Faculty, employer, or internship supervisor)
1-3 Page essay answering the following question: Why are you pursuing a career in the television/media industry?
Link to a sample of your work. Please include a brief description of your role on the sample. (i.e. producer, director, editor, etc.)

Right-click HERE to open our Dropbox folder in a new tab and upload your required items.

Each file should be named properly for consideration: Applicant First and Last - Item Description. Example: Jane Smith - Recommendation Letter.

Be sure to click send to complete your application form.