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Pictured: The 2012 Washington Media Scholars Finalists

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The non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)(3) Washington Media Scholars Foundation connects deserving students with top executives through two initiatives: the Media Scholars Program & the Media Fellows Program. These signature platforms fulfill our mission to create scholarship, learning & career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research & management. Learn more

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As president of National Media Research, Planning and Placement for over 30 years, I have had the pleasure to meet with a number of college students seeking guidance as they consider pursuing a career in public policy advertising. We began the Washington Media Scholars Foundation to provide the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising field, and to meet – and potentially work for – leaders in the media industry. Learn more

Program Dates

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  • Registration OpensSep 10 - Feb 12
  • Qualifying RoundNov 14 - Feb 12
  • Case CompetitionFeb 21 - Mar 26
  • Media Scholars WeekJun 9-14
  • Networking ReceptionJun 13

Founding Partners

ABC Owned Television Stations Allbritton CBS Comcast Spotlight CoxMedia Group CoxReps CQ Roll Call Cumulus Gannett Hearst Kantar Media CMAG Katz Local TV LLC NAB National Journal NMI Nexstar Politico Post Newsweek Stations QNI Sagamore Scripps Howard Foundation TWC WFR CNN FoxTV

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News & Updates

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Apr30
2013 Media Scholars Finalists

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation proudly announces the finalists of the 2013 Media Plan Case Competition. The 12 finalists have earned an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for Media Scholars Week. While in the nation’s capital, they will visit several widely recognized media organizations. On Thursday, June 13th, the scholars will make their final presentations ... Learn More »

Apr19
Media Fellows Applications Due July 17, 2013

Applications for the 2013 Media Fellows Program are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 17, 2013. Through the Media Fellows Program, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation recognizes enthusiastic and qualified students by awarding several scholarships each academic year. In 2012-13 academic year, the foundation distributed over $30,000 to twenty students. These grants support the ... Learn More »

Apr5
Media Scholars Named to Scholar Advisory Board

Five Media Scholar alumni have been named to the Scholar Advisory Board of the Washington Media Scholars Foundation. Established in 2013, the Scholar Advisory Board guides the agenda for Media Scholars Week and mentors participants in the Media Plan Case Competition. Original members include individuals from each of the first three years of the Media ... Learn More »

Mar20
Date Chosen for the 2013 Networking Reception

On Thursday, June 13th, 2013, media industry leaders from across the country will gather at the Newseum’s Knight Conference Center for the Washington Media Scholars Foundation’s annual Networking Reception. The event celebrates the achievements of 12 undergraduate finalists participating in the Media Plan Case Competition. The evening begins with an award ceremony announcing the winners ... Learn More »

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