U.S. and Caribbean nationals interested in pursuing studies in media, broadcasting or public speaking have another two weeks to apply for scholarship awards in the memory of Christian communications professional and former CNN news anchor, Andria Hall.

The SpeakEasy M.E.D.I.A. Foundation has extended the deadline for the application process for two grants which will be awarded to a high school student from the United States and another from the Caribbean region where Andria Hall featured at many inspiring tourism and media conferences.

Each grant will total US $2,000 and will be awarded to individuals pursing media-related studies at the college or university of their choice.

Applications for the scholarships and study grants can be sent via email or via post by June 30, 2010.

Applicants must either be a graduating high school senior in the U.S. or 5th/6th Form graduating secondary school student in the Caribbean with an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 or C+ average. Participation in extracurricular activities, community work/social service, school, church, volunteer or work experience is required.