NATAS High School Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Midwest
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to award between one and four scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2026–27 academic year. These awards are intended for high school seniors who will be entering college in Fall 2026.
Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Purpose
These scholarships were created by the Chapter Board to support and encourage talented high school seniors who are preparing to attend post-secondary institutions and who intend to pursue careers in the television industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026.
- Provide evidence of a planned program of study at a college or university that aligns with a career goal in the television industry.
- Meet one of the location/membership conditions below:
- Attend a high school located within the ADI (area of dominant influence) of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter’s television markets, OR
- Have your primary residence (home address) within that ADI, OR
- Be a relative of a member in good standing of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Television Academy.
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter’s television markets include: Chicago, IL; Peoria–Bloomington, IL; Rockford, IL; Green Bay–Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Wausau–Rhinelander, WI; and South Bend–Elkhart, IN.
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National Scholarships
Deadline window: January – April 2026