Broadcasters Partner To Offer Scholarship Program

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and Broadcast Education Association (BEA) today announced the first-ever Radio Show Student Scholars Program in which 130 undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded registration scholarships and special access to the 2015 Radio Show, held September 30-October 2 in Atlanta. 

The program is designed to encourage and prepare students for successful careers in radio.

The Radio Show Scholars Program is made possible due to the generous support of the following radio broadcasting partners underwriting the program: Alpha Media, Bonneville International, Cherry Creek Radio, Connoisseur Media, Emmis Communications Corporation, Hubbard Radio, iHeartMedia, Katz Radio Group, Neuhoff Media, Nielsen Audio, Radiate Media, Salem Communications, Times Shamrock Communications, Triton Digital, and Univision Radio.

Erica Farber

The Radio Show, produced by NAB and RAB, brings together radio broadcasters and industry experts to share knowledge and insight on the latest trends and innovations for the digital age, while providing an opportunity to network and develop practical business solutions for immediate application. Selected students will receive complimentary registration and invitations to pre-conference events on September 29, such as the NAB Education Foundation/BEA Career Fair and Radio Show Scholars Orientation, networking opportunities and special events. Students will also be recognized throughout the Radio Show for their participation in the program and to promote their presence at the event.

“Helping the radio industry attract new talent to the medium is critical to our future,” said RAB President and CEO Erica Farber. “We are so delighted to bring this innovative program to the Radio Show under the leadership of our radio broadcasting underwriters.”

Gordon Smith

“The Radio Show Student Scholars program is a forward-looking approach to attracting young people to the radio business,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We thank BEA and our sponsors for their generous support and look forward to welcoming these students to the Radio Show.”

To qualify, an applicant must be a fulltime junior, senior or graduate student at a BEA member college or university with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Rolling acceptance notifications begin on July 1, with all selected students receiving notification by September 3.

To apply or review the full list of requirements, please click here.