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SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard School of Media Arts participates in a number of merit and needs-based scholarship programs for both the high school senior and non-traditional adult student. For more information regarding deadline dates, follow the links provided or call our admissions department at 866-61-SPECS for more information.
In addition to the resources provided here, search the Internet for scholarship opportunities that may be less publicized. Scholarships are often awarded by business owners, clubs, associations, high schools, civic groups, religious organizations, trade associations, labor unions, political parties, military associations, private foundations, private charities, ethnic organizations and even some employers.
It's also important to start your search for funds early since many scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
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FINANCIAL AID
Radio, Video & Film Single Concentration Program
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard High School Radio & Television Scholarship
First Place: Full scholarship for RVF Single Concentration (Radio or Video/Film)
Second Place: Partial scholarship of $2,500
Third & Fourth: Partial scholarships for $1,500
Eligibility requirements: To qualify, high school seniors must take the CPAT exam that is given at the school three times a year. The 10 highest scoring testers are invited to write an essay and interview with a panel of judges. Recipients are selected based on their total score in all three areas (CPAT=20%, essay=20%, interview=60%). The top four scores are awarded scholarships.
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Specs Howard Radio & Television Preparatory Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship
Eligibility requirements: High school seniors recommended by an instructor from a pre-approved, comprehensive radio and/or television program. Students are eligible for this scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask your admissions representative for details.
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Michigan Student Film and Video Festival Award
Full Scholarship: RVF Single Concentration in Video & Film
Awarded By: Digital Arts, Film & Television (DAFT)
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior. Through a selection process, student film and video presentations are shown each year at the festival.
Contest Rules: DAFT
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ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Need-Based Adult Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be classified as an independent student by the financial aid office per federal government regulations. An eligible student may also qualify if the student is a dependent whose parent(s) have been denied a Federal Plus Loan.
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Conclave Radio Industry Scholarship
Full scholarship: RVF Single Concentration in Radio
Awarded By: The Upper Midwest Communications Conclave
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate or GED holder wishing to pursue a career in any area of radio broadcasting. An application (available online) must be completed and submitted with an audio recording of the candidate reading a script supplied by the Conclave.
Contest Rules: Conclave
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FAMILY & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Radio & TV Industry Scholarship
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, first cousin, spouse and/or children) who is currently employed in the radio or television industry.
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Specs Howard Alumni Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts and in good standing with previous education loans.
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FINANCIAL AID
Radio, Video & Film Dual Concentration
SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard School of Media Arts participates in a number of merit and needs-based scholarship programs for both the high school senior and non-traditional adult student. Scholarships that students are awarded for the Radio, Video & Film (RVF) Single Concentration Program remain applicable if a graduate decides to transfer into the RVF Dual Concentration Program. However, full scholarships awarded to students in the single concentration program do not cover the total cost of the dual concentration program. In such a case, the student would be responsible for the difference in cost between the two programs.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
The following high school scholarship is awarded only to recipients who transfer into the RVF Dual Concentration Program. High School seniors who are interested in the dual concentration program, must apply for this scholarship prior to enrolling in the RVF Single Concentration Program since the annual scholarship program has a December 31 deadline.
Imagine America Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Sponsored by: The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), an affiliate of the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior selected by a high school counselor or principal. All U.S. high schools are eligible to select up to five graduating seniors to receive the scholarship each year.
For detailed criteria, visit the Imagine America website:
Imagine America Scholarship
If your high school is not enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor to visit the following link:
Imagine America For High School Counselors
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Graphic Design Program
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard High School Graphic Design Scholarship
First Place: Full scholarship for Graphic Design Program
Second Place: Partial scholarship of $2,500
Third & Fourth: Partial scholarships for $1,500
Eligibility requirements: To qualify, high school seniors must take the CPAT exam that is given at the school three times a year. The 10 highest scoring testers are invited to write an essay and interview with a panel of judges. Recipients are selected based on their total score in all three areas (CPAT=20%, essay=20%, interview=60%). The top four scores are awarded scholarships.
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Specs Howard Graphic Design Preparatory Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship
Eligibility requirements: High school seniors recommended by an instuctor from a pre-approved, comprehensive graphic design program are eligible for this scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask your admissions representative for details.
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Imagine America Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Sponsored by: The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), an affiliate of the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior selected by a high school counselor or principal. All U.S. high schools are eligible to select up to five graduating seniors to receive the scholarship each year.
For detailed criteria, visit the Imagine America website:
Imagine America Scholarship
If your high school is not enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor to visit the following link:
Imagine America For High School Counselors
ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Need-Based Adult Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be classified as an independent student by the financial aid office per federal government regulations. An eligible student may also qualify if the student is a dependent whose parent(s) have been denied a Federal Plus Loan.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Graphic Design Industry Scholarship
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, first cousin, spouse and/or children) who is currently employed in the graphic design industry.
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Specs Howard Alumni Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts and in good standing with previous education loans.
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Digital Media Arts Program
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard High School Digital Media Arts Scholarship
First Place: Full scholarship for Digital Media Arts Program
Second Place: Partial scholarship of $2,500
Third & Fourth: Partial scholarships for $1,500
Eligibility requirements: To qualify, high school seniors must take the CPAT exam that is given at the school three times a year. The 10 highest scoring testers are invited to write an essay and interview with a panel of judges. Recipients are selected based on their total score in all three areas (CPAT=20%, essay=20%, interview=60%). The top four scores are awarded scholarships.
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Specs Howard Digital Media Preparatory Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship
Eligibility requirements: High school seniors recommended by an instuctor from a pre-approved, comprehensive digital media program are eligible for this scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask your admissions representative for details.
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Imagine America Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Sponsored by: The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), an affiliate of the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior selected by a high school counselor or principal. All U.S. high schools are eligible to select up to five graduating seniors to receive the scholarship each year.
For detailed criteria, visit the Imagine America website:
Imagine America Scholarship
If your high school is not enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor to visit the following link:
Imagine America For High School Counselors
ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Need-Based Adult Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be classified as an independent student by the financial aid office per federal government regulations. An eligible student may also qualify if the student is a dependent whose parent(s) have been denied a Federal Plus Loan.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS
Specs Howard Digital Media Arts Industry Scholarship
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, first cousin, spouse and/or children) who is currently employed in the digital media arts industry.
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Specs Howard Alumni Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts and in good standing with previous education loans.
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