The Media Association of Pittsburgh Scholarship & Mary Beth Beggy Fischerkeller Scholarship Nomination

Scholarship nominations are open from January 1 through March 30. The winners will be awarded scholarships at our cornerstone event, the Outstanding Achievement in Media Awards held in the Spring.

To be eligible, students must:

• Include all the information (must be typed) required for application
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time college freshman/sophomore/junior/senior
• Attend school and/or live in Southwestern PA
• Maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA
• Demonstrate an academic interest or talent in field of study relevant to a career in Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, or Marketing

Include with your application:

1. A transcript of your personal academic records, including your latest available semester.
2. An academic recommendation from two faculty members familiar with your scholastic ability.
3. A brief essay (500 words or less), explaining what qualities you possess that make you qualified to receive a scholarship.
4. Your current resume as you would present it to an employer.

 The Media Association of Pittsburgh Scholarship Award Committee will review all applications and select the ideal candidates for the scholarships.