The Knowledge Network Scholarship Guidelines

Purpose: To provide financial aid to a student from a member institution (Westside, Omaha Public Schools, Creighton University, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska at Omaha ) planning to attend or currently attending a member university or college (Creighton University, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska at Omaha).

Amount of Scholarship: $600

Application deadline: March 1, 2012

Student applying must:

•apply and be accepted for admission to Creighton University, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska at Omaha •plan to major in media production/broadcasting (TV/Radio/Film)

•be a student who has consistently maintained a grade average of 3.0

•have contributed to a Broadcast and Video Production program through their academic accomplishments, leadership skills, or technological knowledge

•complete an application form

•write an essay of up to 500 words stating your career goals in the production/broadcasting (TV/Radio/Film) field.

•submit a short sample(s) of your work on DVD with a clear description of the project(s) shown and your role in the projects •one letter of recommendation(maximum of one page) from two individuals ( a teacher or an academic/career advisor)

Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Submit requested information to:

The Knowledge Network

Scholarship application

6001 Dodge Street

CPACS Room 200

Omaha, NE 68182

____proof of admittance, if a high school senior, to Creighton University, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska at Omaha

____completed scholarship application

____ 500 word (max)essay

____DVD sample of work

____2 letters of recommendation