Scholarships in Broadcasting & Electronic Media

As the premier international academic media organization, BEA is proud to administer annual scholarships that honor broadcasters and the electronic media profession. These awards support students pursuing excellence in media production, research, and education.

Scholarships are awarded to students that will be juniors, seniors and/or graduate students at BEA member institutions.  The college or university needs to be a member of BEA.  Individual undergraduate or graduate student membership is NOT required to receive a scholarship.

Note: Students at two-year institutions who are transferring to BEA four-year colleges and universities are eligible to apply for all undergraduate scholarships.

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants are automatically considered for every scholarship for which they are eligible.   No extra forms are needed.

Scholarship Notifications

Scholarship recipients will be announced by mid-December, and the money will be awarded in the summer of 2027, to be applied to the 2027-2028 academic year.  

Scholarship Recipient Benefits

All selected scholarship recipients also receive a complimentary convention registration and membership to BEA’s Honor Society, AERho.

Available Scholarships

For study in ANY electronic MEDIA area

• Vincent T. Wasilewski Award - $4,000
• Peter B. Orlik Award - $3,500
• Richard Eaton Foundation Award - $4,000
• Edward O. Fritts Award - $1,000
• Bob Freeman Award - $1,000

For study toward a career in RADIO / AUDIO MEDIA

• Abe Voron Award - $3,500
• John Bayliss Award - $4,000

For research interest in BROADCAST HISTORY

• Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award - $3,000