| The Alabama Broadcasters Association Education Foundation will award $5,000 Education Debt Assistance Grants to help broadcasters pay down student loans. All TEN recipients will be named in March. Applications are being accepted now through February 28th.
Previous recipients are not eligible.
Previous applicants may apply again.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria and requirements:
· Must be currently employed at an Alabama broadcast radio or television station and have an intent to remain in the business and in the state;
· Employer (radio or television station) must be a current member of the Alabama Broadcasters Association;
· Must have completed a minimum of two years of employment (minimum of 20+ hours per week) with an Alabama broadcast radio or television station;
· Must click here to complete and return this form to Sharon Tinsley stinsley@al-ba.com .
· Must submit a letter of application that addresses the following:
1. Why did you choose a career in broadcasting?
2. Why is this grant important to you?
3. What is the future of broadcasting in Alabama and how do plan to advance the profession?
· Must submit a letter of support from the current employer signed by the local manager (if less than one year of employment at current position, an additional letter from a previous employer where you worked a year or more may be provided to meet the two-year requirement);
· Must provide proof of graduation from a university, college or technical school by supplying a copy of transcripts or degree certificate;
· Must provide proof of current loan balance (documentation will remain confidential;)
Grants will be paid directly to the financial institution holding the loan and recipients are responsible for all related taxes.
Address questions or send application documents to Sharon Tinsley at stinsley@al-ba.com. |
