LAB Scholarships

The Purpose

By endorsing quality education for potential broadcasters, the members of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters believe that they are guaranteeing the future of quality broadcasting in Louisiana. Toward that goal, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters has established a scholarship fund aimed at the higher education of promising students. The purpose of that scholarship fund is multifold.

To encourage a higher standard of professionalism in the industry
To foster a stronger relationship between higher education and the profession
To promote a greater understanding of journalistic ethics and the societal responsibility of broadcasters
To support potential and commitment in promising future broadcasters.

The Scholarship

The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters will make available up to $4000 annually, two individual scholarships equivalent to $1000.00 per semester for one year, in scholarship awards to students enrolled and attending classes, fulltime, in a fully accredited broadcast curriculum at a Louisiana four year college. In order to confirm eligibility, winners will be required to provide LAB with documentation verifying enrollment status, as well as a copy of grades from the previous semester - to ensure recipient meets grade point average requirements.

Application Procedure

Complete the application form, attaching all additional sheets necessary and forward it to the LAB office.

LAB - Scholarship Committee
660 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA. 70801

To be considered for the upcoming school year, all applications must reach the LAB Office by 5 p.m. on January 17, 2013.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

Have a Louisiana home address
Submit up to three letters of recommendation from a college professor, broadcaster and/or other business person
Be enrolled and attending classes, fulltime, in a fully accredited broadcast curriculum at a Louisiana four year college
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Be classified as a Junior or Senior
Have the application signed by a college radio/TV department head or broadcaster certifying that the applicant meets the criteria.

Financial need may be considered. Applicants are asked to indicate how their college education is being funded. Industry need for sales/marketing, engineering and graphics professionals will be considered when selecting the winners. Judges will consider the depth of thought, the clarity of expression and the commitment to broadcasting as primary. Extracurricular activities and community involvement will also be considered. Scholarships will be awarded prior to the end of the Spring semester. Previous LAB Scholarship Award winners are eligible.

The Sponsor

The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters has a keen interest in the excellence of broadcast education. Consistent with this goal, and to lend tangible support, the LAB has established this scholarship program to encourage students of the highest caliber to enter broadcasting as a career and to seek the best quality of education in the field. We sincerely want to see broadcasting as a profession today passed on to qualified, outstanding men and women. The scholarship program reflects the LAB's commitment to the principal of non-discrimination. No applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender or age.

Download the Scholarship Application Form Here.

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Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
660 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 USA
Tel: 225-267-4522
Fax: 225-267-4329
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