THE ERIK VAN NESS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING CREATIVITY
On November 19, 2002, Erik Van Ness lost his long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. With
Erik’s passing, the radio industry lost one of the most creative individuals to ever occupy
a production studio.
In Erik’s memory, Townsquare Media New Jersey, is proud to present this memorial
scholarship in the hope of fostering the kind of creativity and passion he inspired in us.
The scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to a New Jersey resident
enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in broadcast television and/orradio production, or related courses. Related courses include broadcast journalism, audioproduction, and/or film/video production. Eligibility is at the sole discretion of thejudges.
Applications will be judged on overall creativity, originality, production values, andimpact to the listener.
Deadline for submitting application forms and supporting materials is December 9,2023. A panel of broadcasters will review all applications. The most qualified applicant
will be notified in mid-December of his/her award.
Questions about the scholarship application can be directed to Annette Petriccione at 800388-6397 or annette.petriccione@townsquaremedia.com.
To apply, students should complete the application form below.
In addition to the application, applicants should also submit the following:1.

A brief statement explaining their interest in broadcasting, how they expect todevelop this interest and experience they have had so far in this field in highschool, college or professionally.

2.

A brief biography.

3.

A letter of recommendation from a person qualified to judge their performance
and/or aptitude for a career in broadcasting.

4.

A short note from their instructor or advisor evaluating their overall academicability.
109 Walters Avenue • Trenton, NJ 08638 • Phone (609) 359-5300 • Fax (609) 359-5301

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Some representative sample (audio, video, or written) of their work in the field forevaluation by the judges. Work can be submitted via flash drive/USB,video/audio/written link, mp3 attachment, shared Google Drive link, orWord/Adobe Acrobat document.

Completed application materials can be submitted via mail or email:
Mail Application Forms To:
Townsquare Media
Attention: Annette Petriccione, NJ 101.5 News Director
109 Walters Ave.
Ewing, NJ 08638
Email Application Forms To:
annette.petriccione@townsquaremedia.com

109 Walters Avenue • Trenton, NJ 08638 • Phone (609) 359-5300 • Fax (609) 359-5301

THE ERIK VAN NESS
2023 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING CREATIVITYAPPLICATION FORM
Name:

Current Class:Name of College or University:
College Address:
Cell Phone:

Home/School Phone:_________________

Home Address:
HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE:COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST EXPERIENCE (if any):
INCLUDE:
Statement of Interest
Biographical Sketch
Letter of Recommendation
Academic Evaluation
Work Sample (if mailing – flash drive/USB is best. If emailing - mp3 format or link isbest.)
All materials are due on or before December 9, 2023. Applications can either beemailed or mailed.
Email Completed Applications To:
109 Walters Avenue • Trenton, NJ 08638 • Phone (609) 359-5300 • Fax (609) 359-5301

Annette Petriccione – annette.petriccione@townsquaremedia.com
Mail Completed Applications To:Townsquare Media
Attention: Annette Petriccione, NJ 101.5 News Director
109 Walters Ave.
Ewing, NJ 08638

109 Walters Avenue • Trenton, NJ 08638 • Phone (609) 359-5300 • Fax (609) 359-5301