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For the SEVENTH consecutive year, the Alabama Broadcasters Association Education Foundation will award Education Debt Assistance Grants, FIVE at $5,000 each, to help broadcasters pay down student loans. Applications are being accepted until 5pm <\/span>on June 19th<\/b>.<\/p>\nPrevious recipients<\/u> are not eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n Previous applicants<\/u> may apply again.<\/p>\n Applicants must satisfy the following criteria and requirements:<\/p>\n \u00b7 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;<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 Employer (radio or television station) must be a current member of the Alabama Broadcasters Association;<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 Must have completed a minimum of two years of employment (minimum of 20+ hours per week) with an Alabama broadcast radio or television station;<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 Must click here to complete and return this form to <\/b><\/a>Sharon Tinsley stinsley@al-ba.com<\/b><\/a> .<\/p>\n \u00b7 Must submit a letter of application that addresses the following:<\/i><\/p>\n 1. <\/i>Why did you choose a career in broadcasting?<\/i><\/p>\n 2. <\/i>Why is this grant important to you?<\/i><\/p>\n 3. <\/i>What is the future of broadcasting in Alabama and how do plan to advance the profession?<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 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);<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 Must provide proof of graduation from a university, college or technical school by supplying a copy of transcripts or degree certificate;<\/i><\/p>\n \u00b7 Must provide proof of current loan balance (documentation will remain confidential;)<\/i><\/p>\n Grants will be paid directly to the financial institution holding the loan and recipients are responsible for any related taxes.<\/p>\n Address questions or send application documents to Sharon Tinsley at stinsley@al-ba.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For the SEVENTH consecutive year, the Alabama Broadcasters Association Education Foundation will award Education Debt Assistance Grants, FIVE at $5,000 each, to help broadcasters pay down student loans. Applications are being accepted until 5pm on June 19th. Previous recipients are not eligible. Previous applicants may apply again. Applicants must satisfy the following criteria and requirements: \u00b7 Must be currently employed at … Continue reading ABA Educational Foundation offering Education Debt Assistance Grants to ABA members<\/span>