About The Scholarship Award
- Purpose: To honor Arab-American students who excel in Media Studies
- Amount: $2,500
- Eligibility: College students enrolled in the 2020-2021 academic year; undergrad Juniors, Seniors and graduate students who are majoring in Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film.
Application Instruction
Applicants, please submit the following items to the ADC Research Institute (HARD copy applications only):
- A one-page statement explaining why you merit the scholarship, your goals, how Jack Shaheen’s work influences your career, and a declaration that you are a U.S. citizen of Arab heritage
- Two (2) original signed letters of recommendation from Mass Communications professors.
- Copies of your articles, DVD’s, films, and so forth (these items will not be returned to you)
- Official academic transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Your permanent home address, phone number, e-mail address, and your phone number during the school year, if different
Deadline: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Only hard copy applications will be accepted.
Submit all materials to ADC Research Institute:
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ATTN: Nabil Mohamad
1705 DeSales Street, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036 -
If you have any questions, call (202) 244-2990 or email organizing@adc.org.
Awards will be presented at the 40th ADC National Convention in Washington, D.C. , June 2020
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About Dr. Jack G. Shaheen:
Dr. Shaheen (1935-2017) is an internationally recognized author and media critic who wrote the award-winning book and film, Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People. He has consulted with the United Nations and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and has been featured on numerous national network programs such as National Public Radio, CNN, MSNBC and The Today Show.
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