The Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award for Emerging Leaders in Entertainment Technology," which recognizes female college students in their junior year whose studies in the fields of entertainment and technology have shown exceptional promise.
Scholarship Details
- $10,000 award to be used at the recipient’s discretion to further their academic or professional goals in entertainment technology.
- Open to female students in their junior year at an accredited U.S.-based academic institution.
- Award recognizes exceptional promise in the fields of entertainment and technology.
- Winner announced in November during a ceremony honoring Hedy Lamarr’s legacy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female student in her junior year at an accredited U.S.-based academic institution.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must submit a completed application and provide proof of eligibility by the deadline.
Application Process
- Complete the application form provided by DEG.
- Submit proof of eligibility, including GPA verification and U.S. citizenship documentation.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the application deadline of March 28.
- Respond to any additional requests for information from DEG or the Judging Panel.
Austrian-American actress Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood legend who is best known for her roles in film classics including, Samson and Delilah, The Strange Woman, and Tortilla Flat. She was also a lifelong inventor whose innovative work included pioneering "frequency hopping" which became the
foundation for spread spectrum technology.