In 2026, the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) will award up to three scholarships of $2,000 each to students enrolled in broadcasting-related programs at accredited colleges, universities, technical colleges, or approved trade schools. These scholarships aim to foster learning in broadcasting, broadcast journalism, production, management, advertising, broadcast electronics and technology, and other arts and techniques of the broadcasting field—including over-the-air broadcasting and multiplatform, digital content distribution. Applicants must have a high school diploma; dual enrollment credits earned during high school do not qualify. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply by the stated deadline. All completed applications and required materials must be received by the NBAF office no later than March 1, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be on track to complete 30 or more college credits by May 31, 2026.
- Be majoring in broadcasting, communications, or a related field at a community college or a four-year public or private college or university.
- Have a Nebraska connection, meaning they must have either graduated from a Nebraska high school or be currently attending a Nebraska college or university.
- Be planning to pursue a career in radio or television broadcasting.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements outlined above, applicants must:
- Complete and submit the online NBA Foundation EEO Scholarship application form. Note: Handwritten submissions will not be accepted.
- Provide your most recent official transcript, showing GPA and completed coursework.
- Submit two signed recommendation letters from school faculty and/or a radio or television station where you have been employed or served as an intern.
- Important: Recommendation letters must be emailed directly from the source (not the student) to Jenna@ne-ba.org.
- Write and submit an original essay responding to the following prompt:
Given the impact of social media and its relatively low production costs, how would you redesign the broadcast radio and/or TV industry to remain both relevant to the audience and economically viable?- The essay must be submitted as a Word-type document and must not exceed three pages in length.
- Finalists may be asked to participate in a personal interview.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the link below. Applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2026 and must be received no later than March 1, 2026.
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