Wisconsin Broadcasters Association offering four scholarships for aspiring students

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by: Nick Witwer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023 / 11:25 AM CDT

Updated: Oct 17, 2023 / 11:50 AM CDT

(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is offering four scholarships to students who meet eligibility requirements.

Students eligible are encouraged to apply for four scholarships consisting of two for $2,500 and two others for $1,500.

Applicants must have either graduated from a Wisconsin high school or be attending a Higher Educational institution in Wisconsin that has been designated as eligible by the WBA Foundation Board. A list of the schools can be found here.

The final determinations for scholarships will be made by a vote of the WBA Foundation Board of Directors. The two highest-ranked applicants by the WBA Foundation Board will receive the $2,500 scholarships and the next two highest-ranked will receive $1,500 scholarships.

The deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3 and all applications must be received by the WBA office by the date.

To apply for one of the scholarships, click here.