The Diversity Institute Multimedia Scholars Program, run during the summer in partnership with Schurz Communications is a free 11-day college-level course in multimedia journalism and places successful graduates in eight-week paid multimedia internships at newspapers owned by Schurz Communications.
Admission to the program is competitive. All expenses are paid. Applicants are recruited from historically black colleges and universities.
Students must be licensed drivers and need to have reliable vehicles for their internships. The 11-day multimedia course is intense. Students receive instruction at the Diversity Institute’s school facility in Nashville, Tenn., and can earn 3 hours of college credit from Belmont University.
Applying for the Multimedia Scholars program:
Send your application, resume, six work samples (writing, radio, video, photojournalism or graphic design), two letters of reference and a copy of your college transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) to:
Val Hoeppner/Freedom Forum Diversity Institute, RE: Multimedia Scholars, 1207 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.
For inquiries and additional information, contact either Val Hoeppner, vhoeppner@freedomforum.org and 615/727-1410, or LaVondia Majors lmajors@freedomforum.org and 615/727-1401.