Scholarships

Regional Scholarships

ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter awards four $1500.00 scholarships each year to 4 students attending the Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The students must be enrolled and active in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism to apply for scholarships. Please contact the ASU Scholarship Office at 480.965.4845 or the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter office at 602.345.1532for more information.

2010 Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter Scholarship Winners

Each year, the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television arts and Sciences awards four $1500.00 scholarships to deserving students of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University.

This year, the recipients are : Jessica Goldberg, Josh Frigerio, Gabrielle Abrams, and Alexandria Reese.

While at the Walter Cronkite School, Jessica Goldberg has been involved as a volunteer with NewsWatch and NewsWatch en Español while also serving as a NewsWatch Assignment Editor. Over the next four years, Jessica plans on earning a combined master and bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with an emphasis on broadcast journalism and a minor in theatre. Eventually, Jessica would like to become an anchor and managing editor for a news station in a top 25-television market. Jessica would also like to host her own talk show based on sports or politics.

Josh Frigerio was bitten by the journalistic bug watching Anderson Cooper’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the various coverage of the catastrophic events in Haiti. It was then that he became committed to the journalistic values of responsible, accurate and innovative reporting. Josh acknowledges that his education at the Cronkite School has provided him with the stable foundation to succeed in this ever-changing industry. Josh also has a passion for the entertainment industry and would love one day to share that passion with moviegoers and theater buffs from the red carpet of the Academy Awards.

Gabrielle Abrams has served the community through camps for children with diabetes and asthma. Her goals at the moment are to go into journalism with a slant towards the entertainment industry. After taking classes at the Walter Cronkite School, Gabrielle has realized that the production side of broadcasting is the best fit for her. Her internship at Phoenix Channel 11 allowed her to get a good look at the world of production. Gabrielle would love to one day produce or direct such shows as E! or Extra or any other entertainment related show.

Alexandria Reese has served as a volunteer for the Logan Center, which provides resources and opportunities for people with mental and physical disabilities in South Bend, IN. When Alexandria arrived at the Walter Cronkite School, she had every intention of becoming a hard news reporter. Now, she isn’t so sure. One thing she does know is that broadcasting is one profession that provides new discoveries and opportunities everyday. Whether Alexandria ends up traveling the world filming an inspiring documentary or providing media relations for a non-profit organization, one thing is certain. She will put her entire heart and soul into the task at hand.

Congratulations to our NATAS 2010 scholarship recipients!

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