MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

Introduction
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) supports the next generation of broadcasting professionals by helping outstanding Massachusetts students pursue careers in the broadcast industry.

Eligibility
Applicants must be permanent residents of Massachusetts and either enrolled at, or planning to enroll at, an accredited institution of higher learning. Students pursuing broadcast-related degrees are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Awards
Each year the MBA grants scholarships of $2,500 to students entering broadcast-related fields. In addition, a $4,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of former MBA President Al Sprague.

How to Apply
Complete the scholarship application in full and submit it by email to jordan@massbroadcasters.org or by U.S. mail to:
PO Box 857
Clark, NJ 07066

Applications must be postmarked* or emailed by Friday, April 17, 2026. Applications that are incomplete or faxed will not be considered. Transcripts may be sent separately by mail.

Judging and Notification
Applications are evaluated by participating MBA member stations. All applicants will be notified as soon as decisions are made.

Ceremonies
The MBA may host up to two scholarship presentation ceremonies at participating member stations.

Questions
For program questions, contact MBA Executive Director Jordan Walton at 800-471-1875 or jordan@massbroadcasters.org.

Important USPS Note
Changes to USPS procedures mean a postmark may show the date a piece of mail left a postal facility rather than the date it was mailed. To avoid any delivery/postmark uncertainty, we strongly recommend emailing your application.

For Participating Stations
Since February 2003, Massachusetts stations have been invited to participate in the statewide, station/association-funded MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program. The program awards qualified students $2,500 toward an over-the-air broadcasting degree and both supports future broadcast talent and provides stations with a reliable program to satisfy EEO participation.

To earn one full EEO credit, a participating Massachusetts nonexempt radio or television station must:
1. Contribute the required financial amount to the MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program (see the radio or TV station agreement).
2. Promote the program through public service announcements, station websites, social media, in-house bulletin boards, and similar channels.
3. Distribute and collect completed scholarship applications (interactive PDF).
4. Take part in the scholarship evaluation process.

Station deadline: March 20 (please refer to program materials for any applicable year-specific details).