NAMIC Scholarship Application Info

On an annual basis, NAMIC Philadelphia chapter will facilitate a one-time scholarships to eligible student(s), to create a lasting impact for students’ academic and early career paths in line with NAMIC’s mission.

Eligibility:

• Resident of Greater Philadelphia area​

• Enrolled in an applicable undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program* (see FAQs below) at an accredited college or university within the Greater Philadelphia area​

• Currently a rising college sophomore or above, and must have completed 30 credit hours from the university by application deadline​

• US Citizen, permanent resident, or DACA​

• Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.8

Application:​

• One-page resume​

• Unofficial transcript ​

• One to two letters of recommendation from academic or professional industry​

• Short-answer essays, including proposal of intended use of scholarship toward a specific professional opportunity​​

Selection Process:

• Each student’s application will be carefully reviewed via a multi-step blind screening process by the NAMIC Philadelphia board members and relevant sponsors

• A NAMIC Philadelphia member will reach out to notify the awardees by the week of August 25, 2025

FAQs:

• How much is the scholarship? How many winners are there?

  • There will be three scholarship winners in 2025, each receiving $1000 toward their academic studies

• What is the timeline to apply?

  • The application is open now through July 4, 2025

• When will I hear back once I have submitted my application?

  • Application review will begin taking place in July and awardees will be notified by the week of August 25, 2025

• Can I change my application after I have submitted it?

  • Yes, as long as you are logged in with the original email address that you submitted the application with, you can edit your responses prior to the July 4, 2025 deadline

• How is the scholarship awarded?

  • The NAMIC Philadelphia board will work directly with the scholarship winner’s university or college bursar’s office to ensure the $1000 is applied toward the student’s academic studies

• What qualifies as an “applicable undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program”?

  • NAMIC’s mission statement of supporting diversity in the media, entertainment, and technology industries encompasses a broad range of studies. The following is a non-exhaustive list of applicable programs; however, we encourage anyone to apply as long as you can provide justification as to how your studies align with NAMIC’s vision!

    • Accounting

    • Finance

    • Business Analytics

    • Management

    • Marketing

    • Communications

    • Artificial Intelligence

    • Engineering

    • Digital Media Design

    • Computer Science

    • Computer Engineering

    • Audio Engineering

    • Networked and Social Systems Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Cinema and Media Studies

    • Design

    • Fine Arts

    • Theater Arts

    • Music and Production

    • Other, with justification

• What if I do not meet all of the eligibility criteria?

  • If you fit most of the criteria and are interested in the scholarship, please apply and provide additional context in the free-text portion at the bottom of the application

• What if I have other questions?

  • If you have additional questions that were not answered here, please reach out to NAMICPhila@gmail.com and one of our chapter board members will get back to you within 3 business days