News Release Nebraska Broadcasters Assn.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) is awarding $1,000.00 scholarships to four Nebraska high school seniors with plans to earn a broadcasting-related degree and aspirations to work in broadcasting. Applications were reviewed by a panel of NBA board members, resulting in the following students earning a scholarship:
Corie McCowin, Omaha North High School. Corie will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications;
Jenna Reynolds, Millard West High School. Jenna will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism/Marketing;
Camden Rine, Waverly High School. Camden will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Sports Media and Communication;
Jonathan Willis, Millard West High School. Jonathan will attend the University of Nebraska – Kearney to pursue a degree in Sports Communication.
NBA Board Chairman Mark Jensen, owner of KBRY (Broken Bow) and KNLV AM/FM (Ord) said:
“The NBA Board of Directors has emphasized supporting students interested in broadcasting from an early age. Beyond the scholarships we provide to college students, we see a need to assist graduating high school seniors as they begin college and their journey to joining the broadcast industry. We are proud to support these outstanding students who we hope will become a part of the
next generation of outstanding Nebraska broadcasters.”
The NBAF also offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at colleges, universities or technical colleges in Nebraska. Over $300,000 in scholarships has been awarded by the NBA and NBAF since the NBA first began a scholarship program in 1977.