You won't find them on DVD, in a coffee table book or special edition magazines They are the stars you know and the stories you don't.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation's Archive of American Television has produced hundreds of video interviews with TV's greatest pioneers and legends. These are full life histories starting with early influences and ending with current work and advice to aspiring professionals.
Who may apply and how does one apply?
The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) of accredited colleges or universities.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment—through coursework or experience—to any combination of at least two of the following fields:
early childhood education
child development/child psychology
film/television production
music
animation
Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in children’s media.
Particular attention will be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities.
Applications are available on the Television Academy Foundation's site. Background information about the applicant and the applicant’s plan for the use of the scholarship money are required. The applicant must include a proposed detailed budget of how the scholarship funds will be used.
The applicant’s plan must include project goals and milestones that will help the committee in the selection of a mentor and help the mentor to guide the awardees.
The applicant must also include recommendations from two persons, either faculty members from two of the above referenced fields or professionals from the children’s media industry who have worked with the applicant.
