FMAA Scholarship Program

View the winning entries of our 2011 scholarship recipients!

1st place - Alyssa Wiedemeier, Quakertown, PA
*"Thank you again very much for this generous scholarship! You've helped make it possible for students like myself to achieve our dreams!" - Alyssa Wiedemeier.

Runner up - Gloria Lee, Great Neck, NY

Runner up - Ryan Perry, Warrenton, NC

Runner up - Anisha Gururaj, Chesterfield, MO

Runner up - Justin Falcone, Cinnaminson, NJ

Runner up - Esther Rea, Damascus, MD

View past winning entries of the FMAA scholarship program
1st place - Stephen Decker, Whitewright, TX
2nd place - Noelia Callejas, Mesa, AZ

Testimonials
"Every bit counts. Every scholarship helps me get nearer to where I need to be. And because of the help I've received, I am able to attend a university and be a part of the class of 2014" - Second place winner, Noelia Callejas

Criteria

  • Eligible applicants must be high school seniors continuing their education in a degree program, to help them attain their education goals.
  • A total of $2000 in scholarships will be awarded annually. This is a one-time award and is not renewable.

Restrictions

  • The winning video entry will become the property of the Flag Manufacturers Association of America.
  • The winning video entry will be made available on YouTube and the FMAA web site.

Application Procedure
*Entries will be disqualified if they do not meet the below requirements*

  • Entries should be videos explaining what the United States flag means to the applicant.
  • Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes.
  • Videos will be judged on content, original thought, visual imagery, and patriotic expression.
  • Six copies of the videos should be submitted on CD-ROM (NOT DVD) to FMAA headquarters at 994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087-1866.
  • Entries must be accompanied by applicant's name, address, phone, email, current high school, and a brief statement of future plans. Applicant should also indicate where they heard about the FMAA scholarship program and include a signed Video Release Form (see below).
  • Employees of FMAA member companies may not enter this scholarship contest.
  • Four FMAA Board members will review entries and make the final decision.
  • Entries must be submitted by June 1, 2012.
  • A decision will be made by July 4, 2012, and the winner will initially be notified via email.
  • Press releases will be sent to media outlets after the winning entry has been posted on YouTube and on the FMAA web site.

For a Video Release Form, Click Here

For further information, contact:
Hope Silverman
Director of Marketing
Flag Manufacturers Association of America
994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019
Wayne, PA 19087-1866
Phone: 610-971-4850/Email: hope@mmco1.com

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