Mother Seton Student Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

Press release from NATAS:

Aug. 16, 2022

The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today $90K in scholarships to seven college-bound high school students pursuing careers in television.

“This year’s scholarship recipients had a lot in common. They showed tremendous creativity, sterling accomplishments and a never-give-up resiliency during these challenging times,” said Doug Mummert, Chair, Foundation (NATAS). “We are very proud of all our applicants and recipients and especially for the generosity of our donors who support these students on their paths to doing great things in the future of our television industry.”

"The judges were highly impressed with the creativity of our student applicants this year, many of whom faced the additional challenges of interrupted school experiences and limited access to resources that would normally be available to them pre-pandemic,” said Melinda Roeder, Chair, Scholarship Committee (NATAS). “Members of the NATAS Scholarship Committee are pleased that our organization continues to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these young creators who represent the next generation of television artists and storytellers."

“We reaffirm our commitment to encourage and promote excellence in television for decades to come by investing in the great talents of these diverse and passionate students,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS.

This year’s talented honorees include:

Trustees Scholarship ($20K) – awarded to a student pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry. Reese Robers, Patrick Henry High School/Roanoke Valley Governor's School (Roanoke, VA)

The McKenzie Family Scholarship ($20K) – Awarded to a student pursuing a careerin any aspect ofthe television industry who demonstrates a financial need or hardship. Immanuel Neely, Faith Lutheran High School (Las Vegas, NV)

Jim McKay Scholarship ($10K) – awarded to a student pursuing a career in sports television. Benjamin Cure, Christopher Columbus High School (Miami, FL)

MikeWallace Scholarship ($10K) – awarded to a student pursuing a career in television journalism. Thomas Pozo, Christopher Columbus High School (Miami, FL)

Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship ($10K) – awarded to a student pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry who has made a positive impact through community service. Ava Tsapatsans, Eastchester High School (Eastchester, NY)

The NATAS Inclusion Scholarship ($10K) – Awardedt o a student pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry who identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color. Joseph Machosky, Battlefield High School (Haymarket, VA)

The Elizabeth Stanton Women in Television Scholarship ($10K) – Awarded to a woman pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry. Simone Thomas-Rowe, Mother Seton Regional High School (Livingston, NJ)

The Trustees Scholarship is the oldest of the NATAS Scholarships first awarded in 1995. The Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship is now in its’ thirteenth year, honoring sportscaster Jim McKay (1921-2008) and was established in 2009 by ABC, CBS, FOX, HBO and NBC Networks. This is the tenth year of the Mike Wallace Memoria Scholarship, funded by a grant from CBS News in honor of longtime correspondent Mike Wallace (1918-2012). This is the sixth year of Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship. We are especially happy to again offer the McKenzie Family, NATAS Inclusion and the Elizabeth Stanton Women in Television Scholarship for a second year!

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