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Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation · Direct application
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The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship each year to students in media-related educational programs at public or private colleges and universities, broadcast/media schools and Wisconsin technical colleges.
Applicants must have completed at least one-half of their degree or graduation requirements in a media or media-related course of study, must have either graduated from a Wisconsin high school or be attending a Wisconsin higher-education institution designated as eligible by the WBA Foundation Board, and must be planning a media career spanning audio, visual and digital/social platforms. Previous WBA scholarship winners are not eligible.
The online application requires an essay and two letters of recommendation. All materials must reach the WBA office by 4 p.m. on October 31, 2026.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Student Scholarship awards $1,500–$2,500. It is sponsored by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation.
The deadline is October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
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