NATPE( National Association of Television Program Executives) in partnership with FOX Entertainment extended a scholarship to one NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) member for the 2007 Diversity Fellowship Program.

Maria Laura Ruggiero was selected among a vast pool of applicants and will now receive an exclusive scholarship to attend this year's National Association of Television Producer Executives bootcamp in Los Angeles, California! The NATPE Bootcamp is a great opportunity for emerging media-makers to hone their craft and establish important connections. 

The goal of the program is  to provide up-to-date information, case studies and coaching on best practices within the TV industry, so producers and writers from diverse backgrounds can better navigate this business and continue their career development.

Maria Laura Ruggiero will participate in a customized program of workshops and meetings with Fox Networks Group executives, Panel discussions, presentations and workshops on traditional and new platforms and genres led by working television executives and producers.