The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award is a graduate scholarship administered by the Broadcast Education Association to support students dedicated to the study and preservation of broadcasting history.Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to make meaningful contributions to historical scholarship in the field.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount is $3,000
- One scholarship is awarded each year
- Supports graduate research in broadcast history, media heritage, and related historical scholarship in electronic media
- Recipients are announced by mid-December, with scholarship funds distributed the following summer
Eligibility Criteria
- Preference is given to students attending institutions affiliated with the Broadcast Education Association
- Must be pursuing an advanced degree
- Must demonstrate a strong academic record
- Must show the potential to contribute to broadcasting history research and preservation
- Must submit a thesis or dissertation proposal abstract with the application
Application Process
- Create a BEA profile and account before beginning the scholarship application
- Obtain a complimentary membership code if eligible by contacting your faculty advisor or emailing BEA. Graduate students should email BEA to verify graduate membership eligibility through their institution
- Complete and submit the scholarship application along with the required thesis or dissertation proposal abstract
- Submit only one application to be automatically considered for all eligible BEA scholarships
- Wait for scholarship notifications, which are typically announced by mid-December
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of broadcasting and other electronic media, reflecting the present and informing the future. Above all, it supports the Library of American Broadcasting at the University of Maryland, the nation’s most extensive collection of broadcast history, policy and tradition, including historical documents, professional papers, oral and video histories, books, scripts. recordings and photographs. It raises funds for the LAB, promotes its use, seeks new collections and advises its administrators.
