Since 1987 Fisher Communications, Inc. has sought to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships. Fisher's interest in minority broadcasting students goes back many years and has included training programs in technical areas and on-air. As a result of this nurturing environment, minority employees have made numerous contributions to the standards of excellence that have come to personify Fisher Communications, Inc. and strengthen the diversity of our workplace.

Eligibility

If you are a permanent resident of the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana tuition may be applied to an out-of-state school.  If you are not a permanent resident of the above-mentioned states, tuition must be applied to a school in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana.

• You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio, television, marketing, or broadcast technology)
• Earning an accredited degree at one of the following:

• You must be of non-white origin
• You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• You must provide proof of citizenship

Application Procedure

Your application packet should include the following:

1. Application Form. (Click here to download)

2. Copy of your college/technical school transcript.

3. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Example: Birth Certificate or Social Security Card

4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.  At least one should be from a former instructor.

5. Written essay explaining your financial need (list scholarships, grants and loans received and applied for) your educational and career goals, involvement in school activities, and any experience or interest you have in broadcast communications that you  feel qualifies you for this scholarship.

6. Estimated Expense/Income worksheet. (Click here to download)

Successful applicants will be chosen on the basis of:

• NEED
• ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
• PERSONAL QUALITIES

Qualified applicants should complete and return their application packet to:

MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
FISHER COMUNICATIONS, INC.
100 FOURTH AVENUE N, SUITE 510
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98109

We will begin accepting applications in January.
Application deadline is April 30th!

Award Notification

Successful applicants will be notified no later than July 30.
Screening and selection will be the responsibility of Fisher Communications, Inc.

*An equal opportunity employer

Click here for a printer friendly Application Form

Click here for a printer friendly Estimated Espense/Income Worksheet

Download the recent 990PF. (pdf format)