CJ Saraceno Memorial Scholarship +
Bona Fide Productions Internship

The CJ Saraceno Memorial Scholarship and internship provides financial support and transformational experiences to enterprising, creative Tufts students who might otherwise be unable to pursue work opportunities in Los Angeles. Each summer, one student is selected from a pool of applicants to intern at Bona Fide Productions, the award-winning company behind Little Miss Sunshine, Nebraska, Somewhere in Queens, and many other films and projects, including the HBO series The Leftovers.

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This internship was established in memory of CJ Saraceno (Tufts, A11) a passionate creator who challenged the status quo. The scholarship is funded by alumni, friends, and family members who cared about CJ – as well as those who were inspired by him.

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Saraceno graduated in 2011 with a major in political science and minor in communications and media studies. As a young creative force in Los Angeles, he was dedicated to exploring the modern media landscape through new methods of storytelling. He cultivated a blossoming media career evident in the body of work he has left behind – an impactful portfolio of new media accomplishments and ambitious endeavors. This funded internship program challenges students to turn their passions into opportunities, to find their own creative voice and to make a difference in how stories are told. In the spirit of CJ, students who otherwise would not have the financial means to pursue internships in Los Angeles will be given special consideration, as will those who indicate a desire and capacity to make the most of this opportunity.
 
One of the many unique aspects of this internship is the community that has been built around it, which includes past recipients, CJ's LA friends who established the scholarship, and the founders of Bona Fide.