NATAS College/Graduate Scholarships

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS is very involved with students in our region. We offer up to $36,000 in scholarships each year through our charitable arm, the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3). We also have both college and high school award programs and have an active Junior Board made up of students and young professionals.

For current college or university students who will attain senior level status, in a bachelor’s degree program, as of the fall term of 2026 OR be enrolled in a graduate degree program in that term.

REGULAR DEADLINE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026.

Please read these entire instructions.

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Before you fill out this online form, we require that you print out the PDF version of the scholarship application form, write all of your answers offline and compile all your necessary attachments. Fill out this form only after you have all your answers and attachments ready. Then you can copy and paste your answers from another document, and attach your documents all at once.

The PDF version of the scholarship application form also summarizes the eligibility and purpose of our scholarship program. Please read so you know if you are eligible for the scholarship. DON'T WASTE TIME COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.

Please attach your transcripts and letters of recommendation via this online form or have them sent via email to Rebekah Cowing: rcowing@emmyonline.tv. Schools can also email us at rcowing@emmyonline.tv if they have a way for us to register online in order to obtain transcripts. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 312-369-8600 or email rcowing@emmyonline.tv.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the ADI (area of dominant influence) of the television markets within the Chicago/Midwest chapter jurisdiction OR have your primary residence (home address) within the ADI of the television markets within the Chicago/Midwest chapter jurisdiction OR be a relative of a member in good standing of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Television Academy. The television markets that the Chicago/Midwest Chapter covers are: Chicago, IL; Peoria-Bloomington, IL; Rockford, IL; Green Bay-Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Wausau-Rhinelander, WI; and South Bend-Elkhart, IN.
• Will attain senior level status, in a bachelor’s degree program, as of the fall term of 2026 OR be enrolled in a graduate degree program in that term.
• Be able to demonstrate a course of study that supports the intention to pursue a career in the television industry.