Hand Up Foundation
The AIAAHUF 2025 Athletes in Acting Awards Hand Up Foundation Scholarship Program
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
UPCOMING REGISTRATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE ANNOUNCED.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA​
Designed for student-athletes studying/planning to major in radio, television, film (in front/behind the camera), the arts, advertising (management/writing/production), marketing.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must enroll in a 2 or 4-year college or accredited university.
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Overall GPA of 2.75 or above
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Submit transcript with GPA and SAT, PSAT, ACT test scores
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Junior or senior status in the academic year application submitted
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Applicant permits his/her presentation to be used for publicity purposes if/when scholarship foundation sees fit
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Applicant may not be a child of, or associated with, foundation’s present or former
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Board of Directors or Advisory Board, or a child/associate of foundation’s sponsored scholarships/grants
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Three references (two educational, one community service)
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PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS
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Provide current resume showcasing academic and creative accomplishments
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Create a scholarship video: Judging criteria:
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Originality: Video uniqueness
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Creativity: Based on imagination and ideas
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Quality: Video execution
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Competency: Student communication skills/good composition
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Audio: High quality microphone; limited background noise
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Editing: Use post editing tools for video cleanliness
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Email to: info@athletesinactingawards.com
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CONTENT TO INCLUDE IN SCHOLARSHIP VIDEO:
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The length of your video should be 45-60 seconds
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Your name
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Your class year (junior, senior)
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Your major
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Why you chose your major
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Show accomplishments: How you overcame obstacles and achieved
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Include any of the information below that pertains to you:
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o First-generation student
o Student-athlete and sport
o Clubs/organizations related to your major
o Internships related to your major
o Employment related to your major
o International student and your country
o Commitment to educational excellence in media
o Any other information you’d like to share with your donor
o Why diversity in society/the workplace is important
o Share how this scholarship support will help you
o Remember to say "thank you”
o Email presentation via video link
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Submit application and all supporting information by March 1, 2025