Are you a student interested in using innovative media tools to realize your personal or professional objectives? Do you want to take your content, experience design, leadership, strategic communication or technology skills to the next level? Robert Morris University’ s Academic Media Center would like to invite you to apply for a student media experience scholarship. Join one or more of our innovative campus media programs, imagine new ways of sharing your story, and help make media learning experiences more accessible to learners across our community.

The 8 student media innovation scholarships are intended for students who desire to be:
> Change makers in the media environments that shape how we live, work and play
> Leaders in shaping the tools we use to make, distribute and consume the arts, news, information, and stories
> Both mentors and mentees working with others to imagine an ever more vibrant, dynamic and inclusive media environment.

The scholarships include:
> $1000.00 tuition scholarship for one academic year.
> Professional mentorship and coaching.
> Skills workshops, competitions, screenings and exhibitions.
> Access to the AMC studios and labs.
> Support in devising, completing and documenting a project in their chosen area of media – to be shared with the campus community: Advertising and Public Relations, Film and TV, Experience Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Journalism (Entertainment, News and Sports), Media Leadership, Media Technology, Photography, Podcasting, and Social Media.

Application Components:
Personal Statement (300 words)
Resume (including 2 academic, personal or professional references)
Sample of audio, written, or visual media work (up to 100mb)

Applications are due August 5, 2024. For more information see:
https://www.rmu.edu/about/amc/scholarships

We look forward to reviewing your application! If short-listed, you will be contacted for an interview during the AMC Retreat in August. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Timothy Jones at jonest@rmu.edu. Thank you!