The Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism.  The competition runs from January until the first Friday in April of each year.

Who is eligible:     Latino high school seniors and college students who are pursuing careers in broadcast (television/radio), print, photo and/or online journalism. Students must either attend a California college or university or (for those attending a school outside of the state) must be a California resident.

Prize:     Ranges from $500 - $2,000 per student.

Criteria:       * Commitment to the field of journalism
                    * Community awareness
                    * Financial need
                    * Scholastic achievement

Required application materials:

1.  Completed application form.
2.  Autobiographical essay (300 to 500 words) explaining why you seek a career in journalism.
3.  Two reference letters, including one from a faculty member.
4.   Current official transcripts.
5.  Work samples (which include newspaper articles, TV or radio audition tapes, photographs produced by student applicant).

How to obtain a scholarship application form:   Provide CCNMA with your
name, telephone number, mailing address and e-mail address and we can
put you on a mailing list to receive an application form. E-mail
requests to: info@ccnma.org or call (213) 740-5263. Or contact CCNMA by
mail at:

CCNMA
Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
USC Annenberg School for Communication
3502 Watt Way, ASC G38
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281