By Nebraska Broadcasters Association
OMAHA, Neb. - The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) has awarded $17,000 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation.
The following students have been awarded a NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Lucy Mendez, a junior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting and Journalism.
Eli Rodriguez, a sophomore at University of Nebraska – Lincoln pursuing a double major in Sports Media & Communication and Broadcasting.
Jacqueline Ruiz-Rodriguez, a junior at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting & Journalism.
Barrett Stearns, a sophomore at Wayne State College, pursuing a dual major in Sports Media and Mass Communication.
Current NBA Board Chairmen Mark Jensen, President of MWB Broadcasting II, LLC said, “Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to celebrate our scholarship winners, whose talent and ambition promise to illuminate the future of our industry. May these scholarships open doors to new opportunities and be a vote of confidence in their abilities.”
The NBAF offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated higher education institutions in Nebraska. Qualified applications are reviewed by a panel of NBA board members. Scholarship levels are $5,000.00 (Marty Riemenschneider Scholarship), $3,500 (Dick Palmquist Scholarship) and $2,500.00 (NBA Foundation Scholarship). The number of scholarships and total dollar amount awarded each year is at the discretion of the NBA board of directors based on application quality and quantity. More than $350,000 in college scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and NBAF since 1977.