Bodie McDowell Outdoor Writer's Association Scholarship
The scholarship is open to qualified undergraduate (junior and senior) or graduate students. The scholarship program is open to all college students, undergraduate and graduate, from all disciplines and all schools.
2.) Bodie McDowell Scholarships are awarded in both graduate and undergraduate categories. There is no limit to the number of candidates that can apply from one college or university.
3.) Each candidate should have a career goal in outdoor communications, demonstrated by submission to OWAA of printed, film or taped material, job history, course orientation or other evidence of good faith.
Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for
tomorrow's communicators. OWAA is interested in rewarding outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are
working toward careers in outdoor writing, radio and television, wildlife photography, art, lecturing or video and film
making. Ideal candidates are talented communicators with outdoor interests who want to become professionals in the
outdoor communications field.
Completed application must include:
- Application form
- Recommendation from a participating faculty advisor
- Transcripts
- Examples of ourdoor communication work (printed, filmed, or taped material)
- A one- to two-page statement by the nominee that details career goals
- Optional letters of recommendation from outdoor communicators or employers familiar with applicant's work
There are 5 judges, so make sure your submission is simple, easily duplicated or photocopied. You are required to send only one submission, but you are welcome to send 5 complete copies (recommended for CD/DVD submissions)
Scholarship awardees receive a complimentary one-year student membership in OWAA.