Bob Hedlund Memorial Scholarship Application

About Our Scholarship Fund

Our scholarship fund is named in honor of Bob Hedlund, independent producer advocate.

Bob Hedlund was known for his commitment to the role of community media in society. Hedlund was more than a volunteer; he was a leader at Portland Community Media, now known as Open Signal.

For the past ten years Bob had been an important member of the Open Signal family. He created the Independent Producers’ Organization (IPO) and produced the IPO series, which continues to address topics such as media reform and legislation. He attended Open Signal board meetings to ensure the needs and views of independent producers were always included in discussion, and volunteered on numerous programs in support of other Open Signal producers.

Bob greeted everyone with a beaming, infectious smile and a warm hug. His presence will be missed very much by Open Signal staff and producers.

In honor of Bob and his commitment to producers, Open Signal named its Media Education Scholarship "The Bob Hedlund Memorial Scholarship Fund." The scholarship fund enables Portland-area residents to participate in Open Signal’s media education program at reduced rates or no charge.

How to Apply

To apply for the scholarship, please complete the application form and submit along with documentation of financial need. Please clearly specify your priority of first, second and third workshop choice and workshop dates on the application. Scholarships are reviewed on the 15th of every month and scholarships will be awarded on the 20th of every month. Scholarship applications that demonstrate a desire to create media work that will inspire, educate or bring awareness to the greater community, will be strongly considered. Submission of application does not guarantee a scholarship or enrollment in the class. If your application is approved and registration is full, you will be offered enrollment in the next available class. Applicants may be considered for one scholarship slot per term, with a maximum of 3 scholarships per calendar year.

Guidelines and Criteria

The following conditions must apply to be eligible for scholarship funds:

Scholarships are open to area residents within the city of Portland. Underserved or underrepresented populations can be considered in the greater Portland area.
Applicant must demonstrate financial need by supplying documentation that supports his/her low-income status. Accepted documents include: Pay Stubs, Income Tax Return, statement of benefits, documentation from DHS, etc. For your privacy please exercise caution when uploading sensitive documents. Social Security numbers should be blacked out. If documentation cannot be supplied, applicants must complete the application section explaining their financial situation.
If documentation cannot be supplied, applicants must complete the application section explaining their financial situation.

Applicants must agree to the following in order to be approved for a scholarship:

Must participate in Open Signal’s workshops with the intent to produce programming for Open Signal channels.

For support with your application or for more information about our scholarship fund please contact Open Signal's Media Education Department by email: education@opensignalpdx.org or by calling: (503) 288–1515.

Applicant First Name: *

Applicant Last Name: *

Parent or Guardian Name:

List Parent or Guardian's name if Applicant is under the age of 18 or a legal dependent.

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Telephone Number: *

Email: *

Ethnicity (Optional):

Gender Identity (Optional):

Do you have a disability?:

Yes

I'd prefer not to answer.

This is an optional field.

How many people does your monthly income support?: *

List the name and start date of your 1st workshop choice: *

Please note that applications are due on the 15th and reviewed on the 20th of each month. Make sure to list a workshop that will occur after applications are reviewed.

List the name and start date of your 2nd and 3rd workshop choice in the event your 1st choice is unavailable: *

Please list the name and start date of the workshop you are applying for.

Personal Media Samples or Links to Work (For Advanced Workshop Requests Only)

If you have not taken an introductory workshop and are requesting a scholarship for an advanced offering please upload or provide links to media that demonstrates your basic media production abilities.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx ppt pptx avi mov mp3 ogg wav.

Reason for Applying:

Describe any financial circumstances you would like us to consider.

Monthly Income:

Upload one of the following legal documents to demonstrate proof of income: WIC, SNAP, most recent pay stub, Income Tax Return or alternative statement of benefits from DHS.

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png txt rtf pdf doc docx odt xls xlsx.

If legal documentation demonstrating proof of income can't be provided, please briefly explain your financial need for this scholarship:

If you already provided legal documents above, please proceed to the next section of the application.

If you answered yes, please list the amount you can make a partial payment of:

Any amount you feel you can give is welcome.

Have you ever received a scholarship from Open Signal in the past? *

Yes

(Formerly known as Portland Community Media)

If you answered yes, please list the workshop title and the date you received the scholarship for:

How will you benefit from Open Signal's media education training? *

If offered a scholarship, how will the education you receive contribute towards creating media work that will inspire, educate or bring awareness to the greater community? *

How did you find out about this scholarship opportunity? *

Please read and confirm: *

If I receive an Open Signal Scholarship I agree to participate in Open Signal's Media Education program with the intent to produce programming for Open Signal's cable channels.

Please read and confirm: *

I have read and understand the scholarship guidelines, criteria, and application. I certify that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the award of the scholarship is tentative and contingent on the availability of funds and space in the desired workshop (applications missing required documentation will not be considered).