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photo.JPGLisa Davidson Memorial Scholarship Winner 2011-2012

Michelle Onuorah
When Miss Onuorah first attended Biola, she was doubling majoring in Journalism and Communication but upon her acceptance into the very competitive Cinema and Media Arts program, she switched her major yet ultimately stayed in the Communications field.   Additionally, Miss Onuorah has written and published four books and was a contributing editor to several publications, including school newspapers, a literary magazine, and her own magazine entitled MNO. (Photo left: Michelle Onuorah, Scholarship Winner and Victoire Prothro, Scholarship Chair).


Here is how Miss Onuorah answered the question, discuss your view of the communications industry and its role in today's society:
"The communication industry is attached to society in a way that society itself does not even recognize.  My generation alone remains pasted to their cell phones, ipods, laptops, facebook ore even newspapers for constant forms of communication.  When I wake up, one of the first things I do include checking my cell phone then checking my email.  The rate at which we receive news is unprecedented and our ability to receive entertainment is impress as well.  Speed of receipt is no longer an issue so much as navigating through the numerous channels of communication.  As a member of the communications industry, it is my job to grasp the diversity of communication, understanding it's potential and power, and then use the various communication channels in an ethical manner for the betterment of society."

Lisa Davidson Memorial Scholarship Program

The Print Interactive Radio and Television Educational Society (PIRATES) is a nonprofit organization made up of community affairs directors from radio and television stations,representatives of print publications, and public relations professionals from nonprofit agencies throughout Southern California.

Since 1972, PIRATES has been sponsoring the Lisa Davidson Memorial Scholarship program for current sophomores and juniors majoring in communications, journalism, radio or television at a four-year Southern California college or university. This scholarship is named in memory of Lisa A. Davidson, a gifted public service coordinator at KNBC-TV and PIRATES member, who died tragically at a young age in an automobile accident.

The purpose of this scholarship program is to recognize outstanding students who have excellent potential for improving the lives of people in Southern California through a communications career.

Lisa Davidson Memorial Scholarships are supported by contributions to the Ruth Collander Endowment Fund.

Application Process

Deadline Dates

Application Deadline is May 31, 2012

This scholarship award will be distributed in two installments:

  • September 2012
  • January 2013.

PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) is dedicated to helping nonprofits to more effectively work with the media. It is the only L.A. area association that offers regular opportunities for nonprofits, the media, and other communications professionals to network.

PIRATES
c/o CityTV
1717 4th Street, Suite 100
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: 800 PLANK (15)
http://www.piratesla.org

For Payment and Reservations:
Call 1-800-PLANK(15) or
via e-mail to Yvonne Voisin at rsvp@piratesla.org
Click Here To Pay Online Now

As a non-profit organization every dollar counts! If you reserve via phone, email or website and fail to attend, you will be billed. You can pay ahead of the meeting via the online links below or pay with cash or check at the door. Exact change is appreciated.

To Be Considered for the Lisa Davidson Memorial Scholarship

1. Complete the application Click Here For Application
2. Submit a minimum of two or a maximum of three letters of recommendation from a professor, department chair, community organization or employer.
3. Submit a copy of official college or university transcripts indicating ALL courses taken.
4. Submit samples of printed, audio, video or other materials which demonstrate your communications ability. Samples will not be returned.