Our Mission

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation contribution to broadcasting in Wisconsin encompasses a strategic, long term vision for enhancing, promoting and supporting the broadcast industry by encouraging the preservation of broadcast history, participating in public affairs activities in the State of Wisconsin and providing educational opportunities for professional broadcasters and those who seek future careers in the broadcast industry.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
(4-Year College/University or 2 Year Wisconsin Technical College)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships to assist students enrolled in broadcasting-related educational programs at 4-year public or private colleges/universities and 2-year Wisconsin Technical College. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The deadline for application is Friday, October 14, 2011, and all applications must be received by the WBA office by this date.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. 4-year Colleges & Universities or 2-year Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Applicant from 4-year colleges will have to have completed 60 college credits as of October 1, 2011, and be pursuing a course of study in broadcasting, journalism, communications or a related field; students at 2-year Wisconsin Technical Colleges will have to have completed their first year of study in a broadcast-related curriculum that leads to a 2-year Associates Degree.

2. Applicants must have a Wisconsin connection in that they must have either graduated from a Wisconsin high school OR be attending a Wisconsin college or university.

3. Applicants must be planning a career in radio or television broadcasting.

4. Previous WBA scholarship winners are not eligible.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. All applicants must complete the WBA Foundation Scholarship Application Form.

2. All applicants must submit the following materials:

 - Completed application form
 - Copy of current official transcript of college/university grades;
 - Two brief letters of recommendation supporting the application;
 - An original essay written by the applicant forecasting what the broadcasting industry will be like in five years, and how the applicant believes he or she will contribute to radio or television during that time; the essay must be typed or word processed (double-spaced) and should not exceed three pages in length.

3. All application materials must be received by Friday, October 14, 2011.

Send completed application to:

Mr. John Laabs, President & CEO
WBA Foundation
44 East Mifflin Street, Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703