M.E.D.I.A.

Scholarship

The SpeakEasy M.E.D.I.A. Foundation is proud to offer the M.E.D.I.A. Scholarship, supporting the next generation of creative talent in media, entertainment, design, innovation, and the arts. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students passionate about making a difference in their communities through the arts and media.

Scholarship Details

Fields of Study: Media, Broadcasting, and Public Speaking

Number of Awards: Varies annually

Award Amount: $1,000 (issued as a check)

Application Deadline: To Be Determined (Applications sent by mail must be postmarked no later than the application date)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

Be a graduating high school senior in the U.S. or a 5th/6th form secondary school graduate in the Caribbean interested in broadcast or media-related studies.

Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or be a C+ student.

Be a national of the United States or any Caribbean country.

Demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities, community service, volunteer work, school clubs, church, or work experience.

Application Requirements

Submit the following materials:

  1. Completed Application Form: Available online below.

  2. Recent Photo: A headshot (JPEG format if emailed).

  3. Proof of Identity: A copy of your birth certificate, national ID card, or passport ID page.

  4. Short Essay: A 400-word essay describing something unique or compelling about yourself that is not evident in your application.

  5. Official Transcript: A certified copy of your high school or secondary school transcript with an official seal.

  6. Two Letters of Recommendation: From a teacher, coach, high school counselor, pastor, or employer.

Submission Requirements

Email or mail your application package to:

The SpeakEasy M.E.D.I.A. Foundation*

2335 22nd Ave S Suite 16 and 17 St. petersrburg, Fl 33712

Email: info@mindfulmovementflorida.org

Email Submissions: Send the photo in JPEG format and documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Awards Package

Winners will receive:

$1,000 Check

Media Fellowship (An opportunity to attend a Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) event or another media-focused program in the U.S. or the Caribbean).

Certificate of Recognition

Formal Award Presentation

A panel chaired by Mr. Clayton Sizemore, President of The SpeakEasy M.E.D.I.A. Foundation, makes scholarship selections.

Download a printable version of the guidelines by clicking on the SEMF Scholarship Application Guidelines link.