LTV COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

LTV has created a scholarship to honor (2) students with a passion for community media, lifelong learning, and free speech. It is offered to any high school senior living in the township of East Hampton or Southampton who is pursuing an education in film, television, broadcasting or radio. Ideal candidates will have these qualities: a love of story and a commitment to our community along with a strong belief that all communities deserve to have access to accurate, unfiltered information.

 

TO BE ELIGIBLE, STUDENTS MUST:

- reside in the township of East Hampton or Southampton year-round

- be graduating from high school or receiving a GED by June 2025

- be seeking secondary education in communications, media, or related field

- demonstrate school / community involvement and strong academic achievement

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

 

- application

- personal essay on the importance of free speech in broadcasting

- link to short video or audio submission of student’s work

- two letters of recommendation (one letter should be focused on the student's community involvement and one should be from a person who is not a relative)​

 

STUDENTS MAY APPLY ONLINE OR BY EMAIL

 

A gmail account is required to use the online application form.​

 

To apply online:

- digital application available HERE​

 

To apply and return by email:

- application is HERE 

send application and documents to Michael Clark: michaelclark@ltveh.org​

 

Amount: Two scholarships of $500

 

Application deadline is May 15, 2025

 

Awards will be announced in June 2025 LTV plans to permanently endow this scholarship.

 

If you would like to contribute to this fund and support a graduating high school student,

please donate HERE.