Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations, Scholarship Winners!

The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association has awarded the 2024 Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship to exceptional students who are pursuing careers in communications. Congratulations to: Jodi, a graduate student at Southern Utah University; Sydney, a sophomore at Rhode Island College; Alaina, a freshman at Nova Southeastern University and Ali, a freshman at Brown University.

Each student has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

RIBA awards up to ten $1,000 scholarships to qualified students each year.

Applications for the 2025 Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship will be accepted starting January 1st, 2025.

Qualifications:

- Must be a Rhode Island resident or attending a university/college within Rhode Island
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enrolled in a course of study involving broadcasting, communications or journalism, or able to demonstrate employment or extra-curricular activities that compliment a career in TV or Radio.

To Apply:

You must include all of the following information to be considered as a candidate for any of the RIBA scholarships. (All information must be included within your application)

- CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION
-Completed application
-Narrative essay limited to 250 words
-1 letter of recommendation from a faculty member -Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com
-Copy of your most recent transcript - Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Contact Details

Name: *

Date of Birth: *

Email: *

Phone (Home):

Phone (Cell):

College / University Attending Year: *

Major:

Minor:

Academic Honors:

Home Address

Street: * City: * State: * Zip: *

School Address

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Mother and/or Father's Name(s):

Extra-Curricular Activities: *

Describe school, business, community or other outside activities that you are involved in, past or present.
List all positions held as well as how much time you invested in your activities.

NARRATIVE

Submit a brief narrative describing yourself including the following points: (maximum 250 words)

Your reasons for seeking a RIBA scholarship
Family member, friend, colleague or educator that has influenced you in a significant way
Aspects of a potential career in communications that interest you
Your long range goals and aspirations

Narrative: * Total word count: 0 words. Words left: 200

REFERENCES

Please indicate one academic and one personal reference that RIBA may contact:

Academic Reference

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Personal Reference

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By filling in my name below I acknowledge that the information contained herein is true and accurate and I have not in any way misrepresented any information.

Applicant Signature: *

Date: *

All recipients of the Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship will be required to sign and submit a W-9 prior to check being released. Recipients of the Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship will be presented with the award at a scholarship breakfast.