Scholarships and Awards
The department offers the following scholarships and awards:
- Department of Technical Communication & Media Production Scholarship
- Technical Communications Emeritus Award
- Outstanding Technical Communication and Media Production Student Award
- Outstanding Student in Corporate Communication Award
- Outstanding Student in Multimedia Production Award
- Outstanding Student in Technical Media Award
- Outstanding Student in Technical Writing and Editing Award
NATPE Student Internship
NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) provides internships for the national conference in Las Vegas. The conference, which usually occurs in the middle of January, is the leading venue for content providers, program directors and experts in video technology and media convergence. It attracts an international audience who have expertise in network TV, cable, internet, mobile and new media programs. Students from colleges and universities throughout the U.S. apply for this internship. If selected, the internship requires students to serve as hosts, provide information to attendees and assist the conference planners in other ways. In return, students receive free admission to seminars and workshops. NATPE also provides students with lodging and meals during their stay for the conference. The only cost to students is transportation to and from Las Vegas. Students may apply for internships by contacting Prof. Amend.
Rocky Mountain STC Scholarship
Each year, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication awards $1000 scholarships to students in Colorado. The George Hoerter Scholarship is available to undergraduates and graduates working on a college degree in technical communication. The scholarships are available to undergraduate students with at least a sophomore standing, and to all graduate students. Applicants should show promise of contributing to the technical communication field after they graduate. The application process occurs in the late Fall.
Each award is $1000. The funds may be used for:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and class materials
- STC regional and annual conferences
- Technical communication seminars
Applications must include:
- Completion of the application form.
- Resume.
- A one- to three-page letter including a statement of academic and career goals.
- An official transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members in the field of technical communication. (NOTE: The recommendation letters may be sent under separate cover.)
Our department has been fortunate to have several students receive this award in past years. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should contact Associate Professor Kathy O’Donnell or contact the education manager at the organization’s website http://www.stcrmc.org/chapter/activities.htm .