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Juniors, seniors, and graduate students at BEA member institutions pursuing careers in radio or audio media may apply for the John Bayliss Award from the Broadcast Education Association.
One $4,000 scholarship recognizes superior academic performance, integrity, and professional potential in audio media.
BEA evaluates applicants on academic merit and evidence of personal and professional responsibility. Recipients are announced by mid-December.
The BEA John Bayliss Award awards $4,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is October 16, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Graduate; Communication Journalism; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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