Southeast Emmy Scholarship Program
Offered by NATAS Southeast (Southeast Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences)
About This Scholarship
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — the organization behind the regional Southeast Emmy Awards — awards three $2,000 scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in media and broadcast. The chapter serves television markets across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, plus the Asheville, North Carolina market.
Both graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates within the Southeast region are eligible, which makes this one of the few Emmy-chapter scholarships open across that full span. Applicants should be able to show serious intent toward a television or broader media career — the chapter is the same body that judges professional Emmy entries from the region's newsrooms and production houses, and its scholarship reviewers look for that caliber of ambition.
With a December 31 deadline, the application closes while many national journalism and broadcasting scholarships are still months from opening, so students in the five-state footprint can get an early award on the board for the following school year.
Eligibility
- High school senior or current undergraduate student
- Located within the Southeast NATAS region: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, or the Asheville, North Carolina market
- Pursuing a career in media or broadcast
How To Apply
- Complete the scholarship application on the Southeast Emmy website before the December 31 deadline. Expect to provide academic information, media/broadcast experience or coursework, and materials demonstrating your commitment to a media career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states count as the Southeast region?
The chapter covers Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, plus the Asheville, North Carolina television market — the same footprint as the Southeast Emmy Awards.
Can current college students apply, or only high school seniors?
Both. The program is open to graduating high school seniors and to current undergraduate students in the region.
How many scholarships are awarded?
Three scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded per cycle.