Ian's+Grant+Application

Ian's Home Page My name is Ian Hitchcock, and my senior project is to travel to American University in Washington D.C. and evaluate how their journalism program can assist in my post secondary goal to become a journalist. I have always been driven by a passionate curiosity, a desire to ask questions and seek answers. This trait is one of the reasons that I seek to become a journalist. As a journalist, it would be my responsibility to ask the hard questions, seek the complicated answers, and explain them in a way that can be understood by a large and diverse audience. My writing and analytical skills to date reinforce my belief that journalism is an industry which would allow me to use my talents to make a positive difference in the world at large. By attending a college with a well regarded journalism program, I plan to arm myself with the knowledge and applicable skills necessary to have a productive and socially responsible journalistic career. My senior project is to travel to American University in Washington DC, and tour the campus with a focus on evaluating communications facilities including but not limited to: The School of Communications, the Center for Social Media, the J-lab (Institute for Interactive Journalism), Radio Station WAMU (one of the top 5 NPR stations in the country), and the student newspaper. Additionally, I would conduct interviews with students and faculty to seek their input on the revolutionary changes journalism is undergoing, and how American University is preparing students to adapt to these changes. Upon returning to Dubois, I will present my findings through a power point presentation. The funding I am requesting will cover the transportation costs associated with transportation to Washington DC. It will enable me to travel to American University and conduct a thorough evaluation of the strengths of the program which would not be possible through other means.
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Career Focus Entrepreneurial Personal Interest (e.g.- hobby/ recreational) Service Learning **Need for funding:** Check the box below that represents your situation regarding the need for funding for your Senior Project. I have funding to do the project but would like assistance if funding is available. I have partial funding for the project and am requesting additional funding to support my project. I can not complete this project without funding assistance. Other (Please explain below) ** Itemized Expenses: ** ** Expense ** || ** Cost ** || ** Running Cost ** || Airline Tickets || $245.35 ||   $245.35  ||  Transportation/Taxi  || $300.00 ||   $545.35  ||  Meals  || $150.00 ||   $695.35  ||  Miscellaneous Expenses  || $100.00 ||   $795.35  || ||  ** Total Funds Requested ** || ** $795.35 ** || (See attached Sheets for documentation of expenses) ** In-Kind Match ** ** Expense ** || ** Cost ** || ** Running Cost ** || Housing || $380.00 ||   $380.00  ||  Food  || $50.00 ||   $430.00  ||   ||  ** Total In-Kind Match ** || ** $430.00 ** || (See Attached Sheets for documentation of In-Kind Match) ** Time Estimate: ** ** Task ** || ** Time to Complete ** || ** Running Time ** || Arrange General Campus Tour || 1 hour || 1 hour || Travel to American University || 6 hours || 7 hours || Evaluate American University Communications Facilities || 12 hours || 19 hours || Travel to Dubois, WY || 6 hours || 25 hours || Prepare Slide Show Presentation || 3 hours || 28 hours || Present Project || 1 hour || 28 hours || || ** Total Time ** || ** 28 hours ** || Items purchased with grant funds will become the property of the school at the completion of the project and school year. This includes, but is not limited to: tools, computer software, cameras, computers, book binding equipment, electronic devices, etc. Such items will be given a school property tag (if appropriate) prior to being used by the student. Funding for services, training, or items not useable by the school will remain the property of the student at the completion of the project. If chosen for this grant award I, Ian Hitchcock, will agree to all terms and restrictions, as put forth in the grant disclosure. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, I agree to notify the grantor if I am unable to fulfill my obligation to the program, so as to provide an opportunity for someone else to benefit from this funding.
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 * Total Funds Requested: $795.35 **
 * Total In-Kind Match: $430.00 **
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