Upper Midwest Emmys reopens award entries
The Upper Midwest Emmy Foundation has reopened entries for the pandemic-delayed student production awards. Entries submitted now will roll over into next year’s competition. The two-year eligibility period is for work produced for class or school media platforms between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021. Find awards rules and categories here: https://midwestemmys.org/student-awards/
Scholarship available for Asian American/Pacific Islander students
WiseGeek’s Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarship is meant to support the Asian American community and encourage diversity in academia. This $750 scholarship will help current students who are Asian American/Pacific Islander pay their tuition or student loans.
- Eligibility: Current undergraduate OR high school senior AsianAmerican/Pacific Islander student. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. All GPAs and majors are encouraged to apply.
- Amount: $750
- Application Deadline: 8/1/2021
- Link: https://www.infobloom.com/scholarship-for-asian-american-students.htm
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