Idaho State Broadcasters Association

For Idaho Students Desiring a Career in Broadcasting

The Idaho State Broadcasters Association, founded in 1950, is organized to further the interests of broadcasters in Idaho. Professional enrichment of the membership is one of the principles of ISBA and, in that context, the encouragement of students considering broadcasting as a career is an important ISBA mission.
Each year ISBA funds at least two $1,000 general scholarships and the Wayne C. Cornils Memorial Scholarship for less advantaged students. We encourage applications from students attending Idaho schools and preparing for a career in broadcasting. Such careers could include: Business Administration, Sales, Journalism, Engineering.

We encourage applications from a broad and diverse student population.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant will be enrolled in an Idaho college or university as a full-time student.
The applicant will have exhibited superior potential in studies or activities relative to broadcasting.
The applicant will be recognized and respected by his/her peer group.
The applicant will have a GPA of 2.0 if in the first two years of school and a GPA of 2.5 in the last two years of school.
Selection
All applications must include the following: A letter of recommendation from the General Manager of an ISBA member station, a completed ISBA scholarship application form, school transcripts, and a one page essay describing your career plans and why you want the scholarship.

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15,2009 and submitted to ISBA, 270 N. 27th St., Ste. B, Boise, ID 83702 or e-mailed to isba@qwestoffice.net. If e-mailed, the applicant must have the general manager recommending them send an e-mail to ISBA so stating.

Applications will not be accepted via fax.

Scholarship awards will be decided by the ISBA Board at their spring meeting (usually April/May). All applicants will be notified shortly after that meeting.

Scholarships will be awarded for the school year beginning Aug/Sept, 2009.

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Scholarship Application ents Desiring a Career in Broadcasting

Each year the Idaho State Broadcasters Association offers two $1,000 general scholarships and the ISBA Wayne D. Cornils Memorial Scholarship for less advantaged students. Applicants must attend an Idaho school full-time, have a GPA of at least 2.0 the first two years and 2.5 the last two years, exhibit superior potential in studies or activities related to broadcasting and be recognized and respected by his/her peers.

This application form must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the general manager of an ISBA member station, school grade transcripts and a short essay detailing your future plans and your reasons for requesting a scholarship.

The ISBA Board reviews the applications and decides on the winners at the spring quarter board meeting (usually April/May). All applicants will be notified of the results shortly thereafter.

Complete applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2009. E-mailed applications will be accepted as long as they are accompanied by an e-mail from the General Manager who signs your application.

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State: __________ Zip:__________________

Phone #: _____________________________ Social Security #: _______________________________________

School Presently Attending:_______________________________ GPA:_____________________

Station and General Manager Recommending you: ___________________________________________________

COMPLETED applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2009 and include the following: (1) Completed Application form, (2) letter of recommendation from the GM of an ISBA member station, (3) transcripts, (4) essay (one page is sufficient) explaining why you want the scholarship and what your career plans are.