The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to three students with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon graduation, including sophomore journalism and broadcasting double major Jacqueline Ruiz-Rodriguez of Grand Island.
This unique scholarship program is supported by participating NBA member Station Employment Units (SEUs), who fund and promote the program, and then review and score the qualified applications. All SEU scores are then averaged, with the top three scoring applicants each awarded a scholarship.
NBAF Board Chairperson Jessie Johnson, Vice President of News Channel Nebraska Tri-Cities/General Manager – Kearney, said: “These hard-working students represent a broad range of experience, skills and talent that will serve our industry and audiences well in the near future. The new perspectives and innovations of these students will be welcome. On behalf of the NBA Board of Directors, congratulations to each of you!”
The NBA also offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated colleges and universities in Nebraska. Over $300,000 in scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and its foundation since the NBA first began a scholarship program in 1977.
