Educational Outreach

A very important part of the NATAS – National Capitol Chesapeake Bay mission is to bring up the next generation of television industry professionals. To that end, we are proud to partner with educational institutions throughout the DC-area to provide students with opportunities to meet working professions and get a taste of what a television career might hold.

Outstanding Achievement in Student Production

The NCCB Chapter sponsors special awards for excellence in Student Production for college news or programs, in a program or segment produced and executed by students at a university, college or technical/vocational school in the NCCB region. A crystal pillar will be awarded to the school. Students responsible for the production will each receive an Emmy Production Certificate. Entries must be received by Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
Download the entry form for complete eligibility rules and submission guidelines.

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The Betty Endicott NATAS-NCCB Chapter Student Scholarship

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter (NATAS-NCCB) is pleased to announce its annual scholarship competition. The scholarship is in honor of Betty Endicott, the first female news director in Washington, DC. This year, NATAS-NCCB will award one $5,000 scholarship to a full-time college student pursuing a career in communications and broadcast journalism. Applications must be received by Friday, May 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
Apply today

Communications Schools

Interested in Washington, DC area colleges that offer degrees in communications and/or journalism?

Howard University
The John H. Johnson School of Communications: Department of Radio, Television and Film

Montgomery College
Communication Arts Technologies: Department of Communications & Broadcasting Technology

American University
AU School of Communications

Towson University
College of Fine Arts and Communication: Department of Mass Communications and Communication Studies

University of Maryland
Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Contribute to the Scholarship Fund

Every year on Emmy Night, the Chapter awards a scholarship to a worthy student. For an extra $10 or $20 you can help some young person fulfill his or her dreams of working in tomorrow's media world.

Our scholarship honors the memory of the late Betty Endicott, a pioneering newswoman who shaped many careers in the DC market and beyond.

Thanks for your support of this worthwhile project.