Academic Year 2007-2008
Date Posted:
December 11, 2007
Now in its eleventh year, the The LeRoy Collins Memorial Scholarship Program is funded by The Florida Association of Broadcasters, Inc. at twenty-two private and public schools. The scholarship is administered by the Florida Independent College Fund, and provides $2,000 for a senior student who is majoring in Communications or other related field in preparation for a career in broadcasting.
Who was LeRoy Collins? Click here for information about Florida's 33rd Governor and former President of the National Association of Broadcasters.
The participating institutions are:
| Private | Public |
| Barry University | Florida A&M University |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Florida Atlantic University |
| Eckerd College | Florida State University |
| Edward Waters College | The University of Central Florida |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | The University of Florida |
| Flagler College | The University of North Florida |
| Florida Southern College | The University of South Florida |
| Jacksonville University | The University of West Florida |
| Lynn University | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | |
| Ringling College of Art & Design | |
| St. Thomas University | |
| The University of Miami | |
| The University of Tampa | |
The nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Communications or other broadcasting related major
- Florida Resident
- Senior Year
- Award based upon need
- One-page essay on why broadcasting is their chosen career
Each Institution may nominate only one student for this award.
All institutions should submit an on-line application, and forward the one-page essay to FICF either by mail or email (addresses below).
Information provided on the application will be used to generate a press release to the student's hometown newspaper.
Please submit the nomination form no later than January 31, 2008.
Award of this scholarship is not guaranteed until you have received written notification.
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Only school personnel with the proper |
