AWM Foundation & NCTA Scholarship
Offered by Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation — the charitable arm of the oldest professional association for women in media, and producer of the Gracie Awards — partners with NCTA (The Internet & Television Association) on a $10,000 scholarship for a female student pursuing a media career. The winner also receives a ticket to the Gracies Leadership Awards, putting her in a room with senior women executives from television, radio, and digital media.
Eligibility is broad within the media world: female undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities during the funded year who are pursuing careers in cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, or creative design.
Instead of a traditional essay, the application centers on original digital content: applicants create a short film, video, animation, or multimedia piece, making this a natural fit for hands-on storytellers and producers rather than just strong writers. The September deadline makes it one of the earliest major media scholarships in the academic year.
Eligibility
- Female student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university during the funded academic year
- Pursuing a career in cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, creative design, or a related field
- Must submit an original piece of digital content (short film, video, animation, or multimedia)
How To Apply
- Apply through the AWM Foundation scholarships page by the late-September deadline. The core of the application is an original piece of digital content — a short film, video, animation, or multimedia work — along with your academic and career information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be studying journalism?
No. The scholarship covers a wide range of media career paths — cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, and creative design all qualify.
What do I submit instead of an essay?
Applicants create original digital content — a short film, video, animation, or multimedia piece — which serves as the centerpiece of the application.
What else comes with the award?
Beyond the $10,000, the winner receives a ticket to the Gracies Leadership Awards, the AWM Foundation's annual event honoring women leaders in media.