Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per individual applicant; up to $3,000 per station per fiscal year

Program Description: The Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship provides funding toward training programs and conferences of the applicant's choosing. The program was established to help cover the growing costs of continued education and help applicants afford professional development opportunities.

Eligibility

• Colorado broadcasters and broadcasting industry professionals
• Individuals and stations (CBA members)

Funding Focus Areas

The program has historically awarded scholarships for a wide range of training and conferences, including:

• Online News Association Conference
• Country Radio Seminar
• Public Media Development & Marketing Conference
• The Cutting Edge Pros Production Tour
• Morning Show Boot Camp
• Regis University-Business Finance
• Spanish is Fun Courses
• Advanced Social Media Strategy
• Adobe Audition Training
• Human Resource Management Certification
• RAB Certified Digital Marketing Consultant
• Open Media Foundation
• National Federation of Community Broadcasters
• Leadership Pueblo Program
• Center for Digital Storytelling

Background

• Award limit increased to $1,000 per individual (effective July 1, 2016)
• Station application limit increased to $3,000 per fiscal year (effective July 1, 2016)
• Scholarship fund replenished with $10,000 to support applicants

How to Apply

1. Visit the CBA website to access the application form
2. Provide details about the training program or conference you wish to attend
3. Submit completed application through the CBA online portal

Required Information:

• Applicant name and contact information
• Description of training/conference
• Cost of program
• How it relates to your broadcasting career development

Submission Format: Online application portal