Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards
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.
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, 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:
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 2020 ADC’s National Convention in Washington, D.C.
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.
Past Awardees:
Sarah Wemy, 2019 Awardee
Iman Saleh, 2019 Awardee
Hana Elias, 2019 Awardee
Farah Harb, 2019 Awardee
Ryan Haik, 2018 Awardee
Louise Nessralla, 2018 Awardee
Farah Otero-Amad, 2018 Awardee
Reem Jubran, 2018 Awardee
Dena Khalafallah, 2017 Awardee
Sawsan Morrar, 2017 Awardee
Beshara Kehdi, 2017 Awardee
Ramzi Bashour, 2017 Awardee (not pictured)
Nour Coudsi, 2016 Awardee
Ayah Galal, 2016 Awardee
Yossera Bouchtia, 2016 Awardee
Massarah Mikati, 2016Awardee
Anisa Mehdi, 2015 Awardee
Sarah Shihadah, 2015 Awardee
Joseph Khalil, 2014 Awardee
Nadine Sebai, 2014 Awardee
Jordan T. Lazieh, 2013 Awardee
Nader Ihmoud, 2013 Awardee
Phoebe Barghouty, 2013 Awardee
Rand Al Kurd, 2013 Awardee
Ziad El-Bayoumi Foty, 2012 Awardee
Clair Stephan, 2012 Awardee (not pictured)
Valerie Bisharat, 2012 Awardee
Faisal Attrache, 2012 Awardee
Diana A. Aqra, 2012 Awardee
Jacqueline Reem Salloum, 2012 Awardee
Dr. Evelyn Alsultany, 2012 Awardee
Lubna Raisa Zaidi, 2011 Awardee
Sally Sharif, 2011 Awardee
Briggette Sayegh, 2011 Awardee
Salim Essaid, 2011 Awardee
Candice Haddad, 2010 Awardee
Carmel Delshad, 2010 Awardee
Ameera Olivia David, 2010 Awardee
Hiya Abousaid, 2010 Awardee
Layal Brown, 2010 (not pictured)
Ashley Close, 2010 Awardee (not pictured)
Laila Shereen Sakr, 2009 Awardee
Bayan Raji, 2009 Awardee
Veronica Bagnole, 2009 Awardee (not pictured)
Noelle Ibrahim, 2009 Awardee (not pictured)
William Youmans, 2008 Awardee
Serena Kefayeh, 2008 Awardee
Natasha Ritsma, 2008 Awardee (not pictured)
Rachid Haoues, 2008 Awardee (not pictured)
Karen Zraick, 2007 Awardee
Ramsey George, 2007 Awardee
Fahed Al Sumait, 2007 Awardee
Mary Abowd, 2007 Awardee (not pictured)
Misty Moon, 2007 Awardee (not pictured)
Nadia Taha, 2006 Awardee
Jad Melki, 2006 Awardee
Reem Akkad, 2006 Awardee
Aya Batrawy, 2006 Awardee (not pictured)
Elaine Hamood Strutz, 2006 Awardee (not pictured)
Amanda Zeidan 2006 Awardee (not pictured)
Laila al Arian, 2005 Awardee
Heidi Saman, 2005 Awardee
Stephanie Abraham, 2005 Awardee (not pictured)
Tarik Elseewi (not pictured)
Emann Allebban, 2005 Awardee (not pictured)
Stephanie Teebagy, 2005 Awardee (not pictured)
Leila Fadel, 2004 Awardee
Joslyn Massad, 2004 Awardee (not pictured)
Jehan Agha, 2004 Awardee (not pictured)
Zaynah Moussa, 2004 Awardee (not pictured)
Eyad Zahra, 2003 Awardee
Mary Ann Azevedo, 2003 Awardee
Kera Abraham, 2003 Awardee
Omar Tesdell, 2003 Awardee (not pictured)
Dr. Dina Ibrahim, 2002 Awardee
Rania Chryssis, 2001 Awardee (not pictured)
Nasri Zacharia, 2001 Awardee (not pictured)
Nadine Cheaib, 2000 Awardee
Abdullah Al-Maaini, 1999 Awardee (not pictured)
Annemarie Jacir, 1998 Awardee
