Radio TV Film

Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicants must have a declared major or minor in Radio TV Film and must have at least 45 credits completed. Applicants must be in good academic standing and must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA in RTF classes. This award will be paid out in Fall 2023.

Application Materials

Your materials will be a series of questions and/or uploads in Academic Works. Be prepared for the following:

1. Do you have at least a 3.25 GPA in the Radio TV Film Major or minor? (yes or no)
2. Submit a short essay addressing your career goals and leadership abilities.
3. Upload a resume. (Make sure to include your employment history, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and any leadership positions you have held.)

​Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicants must have a major or minor in Radio TV Film and must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. This award will be paid out in Spring 2023. (Seniors can apply)

Application Materials

Your materials will be a series of questions and/or uploads in Academic Works. Be prepared for the following:

1. Submit a paper, production, script, or website centering on one of the following topics:
   A) Mass Media and the Future, B) Mass Media and Education or C) Mass Media and the Exploration of Culture.

    

   1. If you’d like to submit a document, please upload your file.
   2. If your submission is a website or available via YouTube, please submit the URL.
   3. If your submission is password protected, please indicate the password.
2. Submit a statement explaining how your work addresses at least one of the following topics: A) Mass Media and the Future, B) Mass Media and Education or C) Mass Media and the Exploration of Culture.
3. Does your project meet these criteria? Project must have been created/produced while attending UW Oshkosh. Project may not have been previously submitted for this submitted for this scholarship.

For help choosing your project please use the following information:

Category #1:  Mass Media and the Future

• A research paper, or media production, or website could examine the changing landscape of media and entertainment industries. This may relate to changes in technologies, accessibility, production trends, distribution, advertising, or exhibition.
• A media production or website or script could examine future issues facing our society, such as the environment or the global economy.
• A media production or script could be set in the future, probing an ethical or humanistic problem.

Category #2:  Mass Media and Education

• A research paper, media production, or website could explore the role the mass media plays or should play within the educational or informational process (including media literacy).
• A media production or script with an educational purpose or a strong educational facet could be relevant.

Category #3:  Mass Media and the Exploration of Culture

• A research paper, media production, or website could examine the role(s) the mass media plays in circulating ideas about past or present culture (including combating or perpetuating cultural stereotypes).
• A media production or script might seek to better understand some aspect of our culture — past or present.
• A media production or script could enlighten viewers on a past or present cultural (or subcultural) practice.

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicant must have a declared major or minor in Radio TV Film, English, or creative writing. First preference will be given to a student majoring in Radio TV Film or English. Applicant must have at least 45 credits completed and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Financial need shall not be a consideration. Previous recipients are eligible to apply. However, students may only receive the award a total of two times. This award will be paid out in Spring 2023. (Seniors can apply)

Application Materials

Your materials will be a series of questions and/or uploads in Academic Works. Be prepared for the following:

1. Submit a statement describing your future goals in the area of narrative storytelling. 
2. You must submit one of the following work samples: 1) an original episode for a TV series, 2) an original feature screenplay, or 3) an outline and up to two chapters of an original novel. 
3. You must provide the name and email of two individuals (non-relatives) who have agreed to serve as references to support your application. One must be a UWO faculty or staff member. Your references must comment on your promise and potential in narrative storytelling.
   • Provide the name and email of your reference. They will be notified to submit their recommendation once added to your application.

Applicants must be enrolled at the Oshkosh campus. Applicants must have at least sophomore standing, must be majoring in Radio TV Film, and must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA in the Radio TV Film major. This award will be paid out in Fall 2023.

Application Materials

Your materials will be a series of questions and/or uploads in Academic Works. Be prepared for the following:

1. To enter your RTF major GPA.
2. Upload your resume. (Make sure to include your employment history, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and any leadership positions you have held).
3. Submit a statement describing your career goals.
4. Submit an essay describing how you see media evolving in the next five years.
5. Submit a sample of your media work, including but not limited to, a script, sales presentation, radio or TV ad, research paper, audio production sample, blog, podcast, or website. Please enter the URL where your work can be viewed.
6. If your URL submission requires a password for reviewer to access it, enter password.

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