Film Studies Scholarships

Criteria: Available to Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek seniors who demonstrates artistic talent and will be majoring in art, photography, film or video in college. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Resume of achievements in art, film, video or photography should be submitted in addition to application form. Award: $1000 Biography: Eric J. Shook (1974-1992) graduated from Rochester High in 1992 and was a brilliant photographer and artist. He won numerous state awards and his work was well known by his peers. Applications should be either typed or printed in black ink. Applications in pencil will not be considered.

Must be black and a high school graduate. Competition is open to students or independent filmmakers only. Only individuals may enter. Only one project may be submitted for the competition. The project must be on 16mm film or 3/4' video. Only projects made in the United States will be considered. All entrants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Prior first place winners are not eligible for competition for a period of three years, however, works for the Award of Special Merit category may be submitted during this quarantine period.

The King Family Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards up to $7,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in television, film, and related media fields. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability, financial need and professional potential.

Eligibility Criteria:•Must be of Hispanic background•Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico•Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year•Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year•Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale•Must demonstrate financial need•Must be studying a major that falls under the Other Majors Application

Scholarships are granted for use by students enrolled full or part-time (at least three courses) in two- and four-year colleges and universities. Student must be a resident of the Pacific Southwest Chapter Area (San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Palm Springs). Students should intend to pursue a career in telecommunications and related fields. Although we are looking for students who are good scholars, evidence of creative achievement is even more important.Materials to be submitted with the Application:A. One of the following:1. A film or video production on which you were the principal writer, director, producer, principal actor or similar major creative role.2. A concept or treatment for a production.3. A script you have written for any type of film or video, along with a brief statement of the type of show and your aims for the film/video.4. A treatment, script or storyboard for a 30-second television Public Service Announcement B. A short statement of your education/experience in telecommunications and your career goals. C. Brief description of your submissionD. Special circumstances (financial or personal) – anything you would like the judges to know regarding your application. E. An official copy of your transcript through the most recent semester or quarter. F. Letters of recommendation from at least two teachers or faculty members who have had the opportunity to oversee your work and aptitude.

Film & Fiction Scholarships provide up to $10,000 to students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree and who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. During the past ten years, IHS has awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships.Students pursuing MFAs in a variety of areas are eligible:film directing • production • screenwritingplaywriting • fiction writingThe scholarship can be used towards tuition and expenses, and is open to students pursuing an MFA full-time.

The Imagine America Foundation created its Imagine America High School Scholarship Program in 1998 to help provide scholarships for high school students. This annual scholarship program has helped thousands of high school seniors afford a career education at hundreds of career schools across the United States. Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America scholarship!

Whether it’s playing an instrument, a physical talent, or any other special skill you have, we want to hear how it’s progressed throughout your life. We want to know who has helped you grow your skills and encouraged you to keep working on your ability. Tell us about how you’ve pushed yourself to get better and why. A $500 tuition scholarship will be awarded once a year to the winning submission.

The Frost Award was established by Mark and Lynn Frost. Mr. Frost is the author of “The Greatest Game Ever Played” and alsowrote the screenplay for and co-produced the movie that was released by Disney Studios in 2005. The Frost Award is for Ouimet Scholars who are studying art, dance, theatre, film or related studies. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must have completed at least two years service to golf as caddies, helpers in the pro shop, or course superintendent operations at a club in Massachusetts. The awards are "need-based" and assist with tuition at accredited undergraduate institutions.

Kodak realizes the importance of hands-on experience in film origination as part of a film school curriculum. That's why we work closely with faculty and provide KODAK Motion Picture Film to film schools around the world.For university or college students of film, film production, or cinematography at the undergraduate or graduate levels: BA, BS, BFA or MA, MS, MFA. Nominations must be made by school department or program official.

ISF offers many joint scholarship programs with partner organization that share its common mission and vision. ISF is honored to host a joint scholarship with Dollar-A-Day Scholarship Fund. The ISF National Scholarships are open to all ISF supported majors. Description and Eligibility: ISF accepts online applications once a year starting in December for a period of three months. Each Eligible Applicant Must Be: Muslim and active member of the Muslim Community; Attending an accredited university in the U.S.; Majoring in an ISF supported field of study; Maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average; A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.; An undergraduate (junior/senior) or of graduate standing.

ISF supports Islamic organizations and mosques by planning and managing scholarship programs to students of their community. ISF is honored to host the scholarship program of the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, ICCNC. The ISF-ICCNC Scholarship program is only open to members and individuals affiliated with ICCNC. Description and Eligibility: ISF accepts online applications once a year starting in December for a period of three months. Each Eligible Applicant Must Be: Muslim and active member of the Muslim Community; Attending an accredited university in the U.S.; Majoring in an ISF supported field of study; Maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average; A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.; An undergraduate (junior/senior) or of graduate standing.