PEGTV Courcelle Scholarship

The Courcelle Scholarship is awarded annually to a Rutland County High School senior who has exhibited a high level of proficiency and interest in the video or media arts and intends to pursue study in the communications field at an accredited college, university or trade school. Eligible applicants must be pursuing degrees in television, film, radio, internet, computer animation, graphic arts, sound engineering, photo and print journalism, marketing, communications, PR and digital arts. The exact number of recipients and the amount awarded to each can vary.Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit: an acceptance letter from the school they plan on attending; a transcript; a letter of recommendation (from at least one school administrator, teacher, coach, or community leader); relevant samples of their work (writing samples, photography, videos, marketing plan, etc.); and an essay (500-word maximum) that describes why they are pursuing this field of study.