Overview

The MABF awards scholarships to Universities, Colleges, and Trade schools in Michigan that have an approved broadcast related program. Schools receiving scholarships include: Northern Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University, Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Henry Ford Community College, Spring Arbor College, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Michigan Technological University, Grand Valley State University, Lansing Community College, Michigan State University, Oakland University, Delta College, University of Michigan, Hope College, Adrian College and Central Michigan University.

Once the schools are chosen to receive the scholarships, each school's broadcasting department faculty choose one deserving student from their program. The student must be enrolled in a broadcasting related program and be recommended by their faculty. The scholarships are good toward tuition and fees only. Students are strongly recommended to complete an internship with a member station during the year that they receive their scholarship.

Named scholarships include the Jerry P. Colvin Scholarship, WBKB/WBUP/WBKP-TV and Marks Foundation Scholarship, the Charles D. Fritz Scholarship, Charles D. Mefford Scholarship, Carl E. Lee Scholarship, Gary A. Reid Scholarship, Leicinger-Beiderman Scholarship, James H. Quello Scholarship, Charles D. Fritz Scholarship, Dr. Peter Orlik Broadcasting Scholarship, Mark Waters and Nancy Waters Scholarship and the MAB Foundation General Scholarships.

Each scholarship award is $1,000.

For more information about these programs, please call the MABF office at 1-800-YOUR-MAB.