Application
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Since announcing our April 6, 2012 deadline, we have received several new internship opportunities in cities across the country. We are still recruiting in several of these cities. If you are interested in applying, please review the cities below for details. For cities not marked as "closed" for new applications," we recommend you email the appropriate Foundation regional office for deadline details. For the Eastern Region states, email Sandra Rice at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For the Western Region states, email Rita Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Dear Student:
Thank you for your interest in the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media work/study program. The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic achievement, direct work experience and professional development. If selected, you will have the opportunity to work, develop valuable skills, and network with industry professionals each summer until you graduate from college. Not only will you earn a salary, but matching dollars will also be set aside to help pay for your college expenses. Because we want to encourage you to make the most of this opportunity, your corporate sponsor and the Emma Bowen L. Foundation will be there to help you, both professionally and personally, throughout the work/study program.
The Foundation is recruiting students for multi-year internships beginning the summer of 2012 in the cities listed below. Please check deadline information before completing an application. Please be sure to read the “Frequently Asked Questions” section before submitting your application.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Emma Bowen Foundation has designed a New Media and Technology Program to provide opportunities for students pursuing careers in engineering, system design, information systems, web services, applications or other technical disciplines in the media industry. See the list of cities below for details about specific New Media and Technology opportunities. Students interested in applying should complete the standard application, note any particular computer and technical skills in Section 8 of the application, and write an essay based on the technology topic in Section 10. Please check the New Media & Technology Program box on Page 1 if you are interested in applying for a New Media and Technology position.
| Alabama | Birmingham |
| Arizona | * |
| California |
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley (Burbank & Studio City), San Francisco, Fremont (1), (Sacramento-closed as of 4/6/2012)
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| Colorado | Denver, Englewood |
| Connecticut | Bristol (closed as of 3/15/2012) |
| Florida | Miami, Oldsmar, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach |
| Georgia | Atlanta (Closed as of 3/15/2012) |
| Illinois | Chicago, Schaumburg |
| Indiana | * |
| Iowa | * |
| Kansas | * |
| Kentucky | * |
| Massachusetts | Boston |
| Michigan | Detroit (closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| Maine | * |
| Maryland | Silver Spring (closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| Minnesota | Minnetonka |
| Missouri | St. Louis |
| Mississippi | * |
| Montana | * |
| Nebraska | * |
| New Hampshire | * |
| New Jersey | East Windsor (closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque |
| New York | New York City(1) (Closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| No. Carolina | Raleigh/Durham(Closed as of 3/15/2012), Charlotte (Closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| Ohio | * |
| Oregon | * |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, Trevose, Horsham (1) |
| Tennessee | Memphis |
| Texas | * |
| Utah | Salt Lake City |
| Virginia | Reston |
| Washington | Lynwood, (Seattle-Closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| Washington, DC | Washington, DC (closed as of 4/6/2012) |
| Wisconsin | * |
| Wyoming | * |
* - No openings at this time.
(1) - In addition to media and communications internships, we are recruiting for new media and technology internships in these cities. Please see Special Note above.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Any minority student (African American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American) who is a rising high school senior, graduating high school senior or college freshman, has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, is interested in pursuing a career in the media industry, and plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university is eligible to apply to the Emma L. Bowen Foundation work/study program. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States, and speak and write English fluently to be considered. Your grade transcript, at least two (2) educational references from teachers and/or advisors, and a 500-to-1,000-word essay must accompany the application form.
THE APPLICATION FORM
The Emma L. Bowen Foundation Work/Study Program is conducted through two recruiting offices: The Eastern Region office in New York City and the Western Region office in Los Angeles. A list of the states contained in each region is provided below. Please locate your state and click on the link for that region and print the application.
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COMPLETING THE APPLICATION (HELPFUL HINTS)
(Click here for Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our Recruiting Process.)
1. Take the time to fill out the application carefully and completely. This is the first impression you will make with a potential employer. Not everyone who submits an application will be chosen. You are already a "star." Help us know what makes you unique.
2. All applications must be typed. You may attach separate pages for any answers that cannot be completed on the application form.
3. Complete the Essay Requirement. Your essay will count heavily in the selection process. Your writing style and attention to detail (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) will help us better evaluate your strengths and potential.
4. Read the Integrity Pledge Carefully. Your signature on the application indicates that you have read, understand and agree with the importance of pursuing honesty and excellence in your academic and professional life.
5. Prepare Your Application Package. Place original and two copies of your application in an envelope. Don't forget your grade transcript and reference letter(s). Include a passport-sized picture of yourself. Mail the package to the appropriate Emma L. Bowen regional office (see "The Application Form").
WHAT'S NEXT?
Finalists will be invited for interviews with our corporate partners and our partners will make the final selections. If you are selected for the work/study program, you will begin working in June of 2012. As an employee, we will expect you to be a conscientious, dependable team player. As a student, you will be expected to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average during high school and college to remain in the program. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to complete this application. If you are selected, we can promise that a whole new world will be open to you. The Emma L. Bowen Foundation will provide the opportunity -- you provide the talent. GOOD LUCK!
IF SELECTED
If you are selected for the Foundation's work/study program, you will be expected to work at your sponsoring company every summer for a minimum of eight weeks (40-hour workweek) until graduation from college. You will also be expected to participate in all Foundation activities for which you are eligible including our summer conference and the Link Mentoring Initiative. We will expect you to adjust any other commitments (school, family events or vacations, team sports, etc.) to accommodate your work and program obligations. As noted, all Foundation students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the program and are expected to earn their undergraduate degree in four years unless otherwise approved in advance by the Foundation. The work/study program is a unique opportunity and we hope you will maximize the experience.