Do you enjoy producing videos? Are you involved with your high school's media, yearbook, or broadcasting program? Would you like to produce your own podcast? Do you have an existing podcast and would like to take it with you to college? Do you have a team of podcasters who would like to go to the same college and continue to work together? Would you like the ability to use professional audio and video equipment, have access to experienced teachers and professionals, and be given the opportunity to produce content for an international audience? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Hastings College is for you.
We would like to see what you are working on! Enter the contest by submitting to one or all of the categories below for a chance to receive a scholarship offer from Hastings College Media.
What to Enter: Send us your best Athletics Hype Video and we’ll have a panel of judges from our media, communications, and sports departments judge them to select a winner.
Time Limit: Entries must not exceed 3 minutes.
Who is Eligible: Current High School Seniors who participate in or contribute to media, content creation, or livestreaming at their school.
Awards:
The top finalist in each category will receive a $9,000/year* Media Scholarship to attend Hastings College.
The second and third place finalists will receive an $8,000/year* Media Scholarship offer to attend Hastings College.
Each finalist will also be invited to Hastings College for a “Signing Day” to recognize their efforts and success.
What to Enter: We know you have created some amazing content, but we haven’t seen it. Send us your best creative school support or promotional video.
Some suggestions for this are: Student stories, a video about an organization, a school or program promo, etc. The sky's the limit, but be sure it’s your BEST work.
Time Limit: Entries must not exceed 5 minutes.
Who is Eligible: Current High School Juniors & Seniors who participate in or contribute to media, content creation, yearbook, journalism, etc.
Awards:
The top finalist in each category will receive a $9,000/year* Media Scholarship to attend Hastings College.
The second and third place finalists will receive an $8,000/year* Media Scholarship offer to attend Hastings College.
Each finalist will also be invited to Hastings College for a “Signing Day” to recognize their efforts and success.
Individual Requirements: Send us your best podcast episode. The podcast can be any genre, but those associated with school or community are preferred.
Individual Awards:
The top finalist in each category will receive a $9,000/year* Media Scholarship to attend Hastings College.
The second and third place finalists will receive an $8,000/year* Media Scholarship offer to attend Hastings College.
Each finalist will also be invited to Hastings College for a “Signing Day” to recognize their efforts and success.
Team Requirements:
Send us your team’s best podcast episode. Podcasts can be any genre, but those associated with school or community are preferred.
Each team member must be actively involved in the production and on-air presence of the show.
Team must be 4 members or fewer.
Podcast submission must be 30 minutes or less. Edits for time are permitted.
Team Awards:
Each member of the top scoring team will receive a $9,000/year Media Scholarship to attend Hastings College.
Once team members are enrolled at Hastings College, the team’s podcast will be given a probationary slot on the HC Media Production Calendar.
Announcement of Winners: Finalists and Scholarship winners will be notified by March 15.
Scholarships must be accepted or declined by March 29. Any scholarships not accepted by the deadline will be offered to the next highest score.
The Hastings College media team, powered by the Center for Applied Media Arts and ScoreVision, is a full-service production and community-support program that provides education and experiential learning opportunities to students who are interested in video production, content creation, A-V support, livestreaming, graphic design, photography, sports production, game day experiences, cinema & film, and more.
*Scholarship amounts are per year amount and are good for $9,000/year for 4 years ($36,000 total!). In order to retain the scholarship each year, students must maintain good standing with the team and meet all program requirements.