Central Nebraska students among those to earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association scholarships

OMAHA, Neb. - The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) is awarding $1,000.00 scholarships to four Nebraska high school seniors with plans to earn a broadcasting-related degree and aspirations to work in broadcasting. Applications were reviewed by a panel of NBA board members, resulting in the following students earning a scholarship:

Mitchell Brandt, Kearney High School. Mitchell will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Broadcasting and Sports Media;

Hudson Carrico, Papillion La Vista High School. Hudson will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a major in Meteorology with a minor in Broadcast Media;

Tucker Knauss, Lexington High School. Tucker will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering;

Cassie Schlautman, Lincoln Pius X High School. Cassie will attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to pursue a degree in Journalism and Film Production.

NBA Board Chairperson Shannon Booth, Vice President/General Manager of the Gray Media Group TV stations in Lincoln, Hastings and Grand Island, said: “These students are the future! We’re proud to acknowledge and reward their interest in our industry. Supporting students through scholarships is one way we live out the NBA mission of building the next generation or broadcasters. Radio and TV stations in Nebraska will always be looking for good, local talent and educating these students is key. On behalf of the NBA Board of Directors, we say congratulations and well done!”

The NBAF also offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated colleges and universities in Nebraska. Over $300,000 in scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and NBAF since the NBA first began a scholarship program in 1977.