Each year, the OAB awards scholarships that are offered to graduating high school students, and to students enrolled in two or four year college broadcast programs. Applicants must be Oregon residents, enrolled or intending to enroll at an Oregon college or university.

Applications must include an essay explaining the student's reasons for choosing a career in the broadcasting or related field. All successful scholarship applicants will have a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.  The essay should also address the following topics:

• Any broadcast activities in which the student has participated;
• What the student's first job preference after college would be;
• What are the student's 10-year goals;
• Student's financial needs for a scholarship;
• Information about any other scholarships received by the student, including the amounts;
• Any other academic honors the student has received.

Thanks to all of the students who submitted scholarship applications. The OAB Foundation awarded four $1,000, one $1,500, and one $2,500 scholarships in 2008, and two $2,500 and two $3,500 in 2009. Scholarship application rules and forms will be mailed to all Oregon high schools and colleges and universities February 2010.

All applications should be sent to the following address:

Bill Johnstone
OAB Foundation Scholarship Committee
Oregon Association of Broadcasters
7150 S.W. Hampton Street, Suite 240
Portland, OR 97223-8366

Request Scholarship Application information from the OAB office via E-mail: theoab@theoab.org