Tom Kioski Memorial Scholarship
Tom Kioski Memorial Scholarship
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Tom Kioski worked in television production in Arizona for more than 40 years and began his career in an ASU work/study program at KAET-TV (Channel 8) before going on to produce shows at KPHO-TV (Channel 5) and KTVW-TV (Channel 33). He also worked as a freelance television camera operator covering the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Coyotes and eventually transitioned to working full time in the sports industry.
The Tom Kioski Memorial Scholarship was made in his memory and started by his daughter, Karen Garrity. The scholarship supports students who, like Kioski, pursue a career in TV production.
This scholarship means I can continue working towards my degree in sports journalism. I plan on using my degree to become a producer for live sporting events, sport talk shows or in the newsroom."
Impact of Donor Support
- The Cronkite School’s “teaching hospital” model of education offers students real-world, hands-on training in a live environment.
- More than 125 students benefited from donor-funded scholarship support during the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Cronkite students have access to 13 full-immersion professional programs that produce news, information and community engagement on critical issues for the state, region and nation.
- In the 2021-2022 academic year, more than 400 students were placed into internships.
- 92% of Cronkite alumni are employed full time.
Our family believes in giving back and sharing the blessings we have received financially and through our time."