Media General is accepting applications for its Minority Scholarship and Training Program until Jan. 30. The company will award two scholarships/internships in summer 2015 to a qualified college sophomore or junior focused on a career in broadcast television and one for a qualified college sophomore or junior focused on a career in digital media.
Each student will receive either a one-year or two-year scholarship for up to $10,000/ year, which can be used toward tuition, fees, books, and room and board. In addition, Media General will provide each student with hands-on training through a paid internship program at one of its television stations or digital businesses around the country. The Minority Scholarship recipients will be assigned full-time positions at Media General upon graduation and successful completion of the training program.
Applications will be accepted until Jan. 30. The application and criteria for Media General's Minority Scholarship and Training Program can be accessed via the Company’s website, http://www.mediageneral.com/careers/scholarship.html.
Media General’s Minority Scholarship and Training Program is an integral part of the Company's strategy to strengthen its talent base and deepen connections within its local communities by building on the cultural diversity of its workforce.