Rider Student Receives Women in Communications Scholarship

Natalie Tolle of Bordentown, N.J., a junior Marketing and Advertising major, recently appeared on NBC’s Today show to be recognized as one of the 2008 recipients of the New York Women in Communications Foundation and New York Women in Communications, Inc. scholarship.

Tolle, along with her fellow scholarship winners, was welcomed by Today host Meredith Viera prior to being recognized at the annual Matrix Awards held on Monday, April 7, in New York City. Some of the biggest names in the communications industry were in attendance at the awards ceremony, including ABC News’ Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts. Her attendance at the Matrix Awards also allowed Tolle to network and talk to professionals about graduate school and her future career plans.

“The experience was amazing,” Tolle said. “It was like the Oscars of the communications industry.”

At Rider, Tolle is a member of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Marketing and Advertising Student Association, Association of Commuting Students and the Public Relations Society. In the future, Tolle wants to work as an account executive for an advertising agency, and eventually become a vice president of marketing.

Twenty-two scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, were awarded to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are awarded each spring based on academic achievement, need, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community-service activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and a passion for a career in communications.