The Emma Bowen Foundation

Dear Student:

Thank you for your interest in the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media work/study program.
The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic achievement, direct work experience and professional development. If selected, each summer until you graduate from college, you will have the opportunity to work and gain valuable experience from industry professionals in your area. Not only will you earn a salary, but matching dollars will also be set aside to help pay for your college expenses. Because we want to encourage you to make the most of this opportunity, your corporate sponsor and the Emma Bowen L. Foundation will be there to help you, both professionally and personally, throughout the work/study program.

We are currently recruiting for opportunities in the cities listed below. Our list has been updated as of March 2, 2009 and the application deadline has been extended to April 1, 2009.

Alabama	Birmingham
Arizona	*
California	Los Angeles, Sun City
Colorado	Louisville, Grand Junction
Connecticut	New Haven
Florida	Maitland, Miami, Oldsmar, Orlando
Georgia	Atlanta, Valdosta
Illinois	Chicago
Indiana	Indianapolis
Iowa	*
Kansas	*
Kentucky	Elizabethtown
Massachusetts	*
Michigan	Detroit, Flint
Maine	*
Maryland	*
Minnesota	Eden Prairie
Missouri	St. Louis
Mississippi	Jackson
Montana	*
Nebraska	Lincoln
New Hampshire	*
New Jersey	*
New Mexico	*
New York	New York City
No. Carolina	Charlotte
Ohio	*
Oregon	*
Pennsylvania	Philadelphia
Tennessee	Nashville
Texas	Dallas, Ft. Worth
Utah	*
Virginia	Charlottesville, Richmond
Washington	Renton
Washington, DC	Washington, DC Metro Area
Wisconsin	*
Wyoming	*

* - No openings at this time. Please check back for updates.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Any minority student (African American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American) who is a rising high school senior, graduating high school senior or college freshman, has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, is interested in pursuing a career in the media industry, and plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university is eligible to apply to the Emma L. Bowen Foundation work/study program. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States, and speak and write English fluently to be considered. Your grade transcript, at least two (2) educational references from teachers and/or advisors, and a 500-to-1,000-word essay must accompany the application form.

THE APPLICATION FORM

The Emma L. Bowen Foundation Work/Study Program is conducted through two recruiting offices: The Eastern Region office in New York City and the Western Region office in Los Angeles. A list of the states contained in each region is provided below. Please locate your state and click on the link for that region and print the application.

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Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming	Alabama Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Vermont Virginia West Virginia Washington, D.C.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION (HELPFUL HINTS)
(Click here for Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our Recruiting Process.)

1. Take the time to fill out the application carefully and completely. This is the first impression you will make with a potential employer. Not everyone who submits an application will be chosen. You are already a "star." Help us know what makes you unique.
2. All applications must be typed. You may attach separate pages for any answers that cannot be completed on the application form.
3. Complete the Essay Requirement. Your essay will count heavily in the selection process. Your writing style and attention to detail (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) will help us better evaluate your strengths and potential.
4. Read the Integrity Pledge Carefully. Your signature on the application indicates that you have read, understand and agree with the importance of pursuing honesty and excellence in your academic and professional life.
5. Prepare Your Application Package. Place original and two copies of your application in an envelope. Don't forget your grade transcript and reference letter(s). Include a passport-sized picture of yourself. Mail the package to the appropriate Emma L. Bowen regional office (see "The Application Form"). The deadline for applications is January 30, 2009.

WHAT NEXT?

Finalists will be invited for interviews with our corporate partners and our partners will make the final selections. If you are selected for the work/study program, you will begin working in June of 2008. As an employee, we will expect you to be a conscientious, dependable team player. As a student, you will be expected to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average during high school and college to remain in the program. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to complete this application. If you are selected, we can promise that a whole new world will be open to you. The Emma L. Bowen Foundation will provide the opportunity-you provide the talent. GOOD LUCK!

IF SELECTED

If you are selected for the Foundation's work/study program, you will be expected to work at your sponsoring company every summer for a minimum of eight weeks (40-hour workweek) until graduation from college. You will also be expected to participate in all Foundation activities for which you are eligible including our summer conference and the Link Mentoring Initiative. We will expect you to adjust any other commitments (school, family events or vacations, team sports, etc.) to accommodate your work and program obligations. As noted, all Foundation students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the program and are expected to earn their undergraduate degree in four years unless other approved in advance by the Foundation. The work/study program is a unique opportunity and we hope you will maximize the experience.