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.
The deadline for applications has been extended to February 26, 2010. Please check our site for periodic updates about where we will be recruiting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Emma Bowen Foundation has designed a New Media and Technology Program to provide opportunities for students pursuing careers in engineering, system design, information systems, web services, applications or other technical disciplines in the media industry. A limited number of openings will be available in the first year of the program. See the list of cities below for details about specific New Media and Technology opportunities. Students interested in applying should complete the standard application, note any particular computer and technical skills in Section 8 of the application, and write an essay based on the technology topic in Section 10. Please write New Media & Technology Program under your name on Page 1 if you are interested in applying for a New Media and Technology position.
Alabama
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Arizona
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California
Burbank, Los Angeles, San Diego
Colorado
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Connecticut
New Haven, Stamford
Florida
Daytona, Hialeah, JacksonvilleLake Mary, Miami, and Oldsmar
Georgia
Atlanta
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Massachusetts
Boston
Michigan
Detroit
Maine
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Maryland
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Mississippi
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Montana
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Nebraska
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
New York City (1), Syracuse
No. Carolina
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Ohio
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tennessee
Knoxville
Texas
Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston
Utah
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Virginia
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Washington
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Washington, DC
Washington, DC Metro Area (1)
Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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* - No openings at this time. Please check back for updates.
(1) - In addition to media and communications internships, we are recruiting for new media and technology internships in these cities. Please see Special Note above.
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.
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.
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 application deadline has been extended to February 26, 2010.
WHAT'S 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 2010.
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 otherwise approved in advance by the Foundation. The
work/study program is a unique opportunity and we hope you will
maximize the experience.