E. Lanier Finch Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a Georgia resident.
• Be enrolled full time at a Georgia college or university.
• Be classified as a college junior or senior.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Plan to pursue a career in broadcasting, journalism, media, or a closely related field.
• Meet all additional requirements published for the current scholarship cycle.

Requirements

• Complete the E. Lanier Finch Scholarship application.
• Submit a 500-word essay explaining personal goals, professional interests, and the reason for pursuing a broadcasting career.
• Submit a current résumé.
• Provide optional letters of recommendation when available.
• Submit any additional academic or enrollment documentation requested by the foundation.

How to Apply

1. 1Review the current scholarship instructions on the Georgia Association of Broadcasters website.
2. 2Complete the scholarship application.
3. 3Write and revise the required 500-word broadcasting-career essay.
4. 4Prepare a current résumé highlighting academic, media, employment, and leadership experience.
5. 5Request optional recommendation letters from professors, employers, or broadcasting professionals.
6. 6Submit all required materials by the deadline published for the current cycle.