The Nevada Broadcasters Foundation is proud to announce the Tony & Linda Bonnici Broadcast/Communications Scholarship.
UNLV JMS writer Irene Lopez did a short profile of scholarship recipients Sedinam Kakrada, Adrienne Lefebvre and Rachel Johnson.
The Purpose
By endorsing and supporting quality education, the members of the Tony & Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund (TLBSF) and Nevada Broadcasters Foundation (NBF) are helping to guarantee the future quality of broadcasting in Nevada. The NBF has established a scholarship fund to aid in the higher education of promising students. The purpose is:
§To support potential and commitment in promising future broadcasters;
§To encourage a high standard of professionalism in the industry;
§To foster a strong relationship between higher education and the profession; and
§To promote a greater understanding of journalistic ethics and societal responsibility of broadcasters.
To Qualify
Applicants must meet these criteria:
§Nevada resident;
§Accepted to or attending a Nevada post-secondary institution (two-or four-year college);
§Enrolled in a broadcast or related curriculum such as broadcast journalism, broadcast accounting, broadcast engineering, etc;
§Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (full-time) each semester the scholarship is in effect;
§Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent;
§Application signed by college radio/TV/communications department head or high school counselor certifying the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.
§Submit one electronic copy of application and attachments.
§Preference given to previous recipients.
§Submit an official high school or college transcript (mail to: Nevada Broadcasters Association, c/o Adam Sandler, 1050 E. Flamingo Road, S-102, Las Vegas, NV 89119
The Scholarship
The NBF makes available annually broadcast scholarship awards for tuition.
Selected applicants will receive a full-year scholarship award for their enrollment in a four-year or two-year college in a broadcast or related communications program.
Scholarships will be paid in two installments directly to the school registrar prior to fall and spring enrollment. The spring installment is contingent on the student continuing to meet the scholarship criteria.
Students will be required to participate in an in-station internship. Internship schedule will be flexible according to recipient's school schedule.
Selection Criteria
Financial need may be considered; applicants are asked to indicate how their education is being funded.
Industry need for management, sales, marketing, technical and engineering professionals may be considered when selecting the recipients.
The selection committee will consider depth of thought, clarity of expression and commitment to broadcasting as primary. Extracurricular activities, community and public involvement, and other interests will also be considered.
Submit up to three letters of recommendation.
Application Procedure
Complete the application form attaching additional sheets as necessary and email to: Nevada Broadcasters Foundation
Applications must be received by 5pm Pacific May 1, 2012.
The Scholarship Committee will screen the applications to determine who will receive a personal interview. The Scholarship Committee will invite finalists for a personal interview in early June. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31.
The Sponsor
The Bonnici Scholarship Fund and Nevada Broadcasters Foundation are partners with the Nevada Broadcasters Association, which is a statewide trade association with a membership of radio and television stations serving Nevada. The Bonnici Scholarship fund, NBF and NBA have a keen interest in the excellence of broadcast education. Consistent with this interest and to lend tangible support, TLBSF and NBF have established this scholarship program to encourage students with great passion to enter broadcasting as a career and to seek the highest quality education in the field.
The scholarship program reflects NBF’s, NBA’s and our member stations’ commitment to equal opportunities in education and employment.
