MEDIA
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
The media program for today. Preparing media success for tomorrow.
We don't just inspire young media professionals to dream bigger. We build the partnerships and career pathways to get there.
2 Cohorts
One Year and 2 Cohorts later, MSP has reached two Super Bowl back to back. MSP is growing fast!
211+ Hours
Total Brand Engagement across all of our scholars! We are building sustainability in media.
4 Million
MSP overall engagement and reach in just one year! MSP is growing fast - support today!
Media Scholars started February 2025 and has covered 3 cities (New Orleans, Bay Area, and Atlanta) in one year! Expansion to Houston + Chicago coming soon
Cohort 2: Super Bowl LX
The future of sports media has arrived in the Bay Area! Following our historic debut at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the Media Scholars Program (MSP) is making a lightning-fast return to the world’s biggest stage for the second time in our operating year.
We are thrilled to introduce our second-ever MSP cohort: seven powerhouse scholars hailing from UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, San Jose State University, and Dillard University. This milestone marks MSP’s first official expansion outside of its New Orleans roots, proving that our mission to empower the next generation of storytellers is now a national movement.
Real Access
Limited out of classroom experience and access to high profile events prevents Scholars from gaining a strong media foundation.
Real Access
Credentialed
Gaining media credentials is hard and convoluted. We take the mystery out of the process and educate our Scholars on how to land media credentials.
Career Ready
Gaining media credentials is hard and convoluted. We take the mystery out of the process and educate our Scholars on how to land media credentials.
Transforming the sports and entertainment media industry by providing exclusive access, fostering collaborative learning, and inspiring impactful storytellers.
Build a Talent Pipeline
Scholars receive intentional professional development that prepares them to enter and thrive in competitive media industries.
Coaching & Mentorship
Using a near-peer model, scholars receive individualized coaching that supports their growth in program and beyond.
Access & Exposure
With expert training in media and sports journalism, scholars gain access to high-profile events and industry leaders.
MSP Recap: 2025
In 2025, the Media Scholars Program expanded its national footprint, deepened industry partnerships, and delivered hands-on media, marketing, and technology experiences that translated directly into real-world opportunities for our Scholars.
Experience. Unmatched.
MSP gives students hands-on media experience at major events. Scholars captured behind-the-scenes content, highlighted athletes and performers, and documented cultural experiences, building diverse portfolios and gaining valuable industry exposure.
French Quarter Festival 2025
UFC 318
New Orleans 2025
US Gymnastics Championship ‘25
Super Bowl LIX: 2025 NOLA
HBCU Legacy Bowl 2025
100% Placement
Following the program, 100% of our Media Scholars successfully secured internships with leading organizations in media, sports, and entertainment. This outcome reflects both the strength of their training and the value of the professional networks they built through the program.
We Have Reach
Our Media Scholars have produced content and articles that gained placement in major outlets such as Nickelodeon, Apple Music, Paramount, Ebony, and Maxim. These features highlight the quality of their work while giving them national exposure and industry credibility early in their careers.
Learn About The Founder
Dr. Chantelle George is the founder and CEO of Chantelle George Consulting, a firm dedicated to enhancing the high school-to-workforce pipeline for underserved communities. She has partnered with more than 20 organizations across ten states, impacting over 100,000 students.
Contact MSP
Email us or complete the partnership form below with the required information and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: media_scholars@chantellegeorge.org
