Rhode Island Broadcasters Association

RIBA Scholarships Available - Apply Now!

RIBA is excited to announce two new scholarship programs for 2025!

The Bob Fish Memorial Scholarship

RIBA is committed to supporting the next generation of broadcasters. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are pursuing a career in media, or a related industry:

  • Must be a Rhode Island resident or attending a post-secondary school (voc/tech, two year community college, four-year college or university/private or public) within Rhode Island.

  • Must display strong academic record (2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher), combined with proven leadership in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and/or employment.

  • 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.

Deadline for entry is June 20th, 2025. You must include all of the following information to be considered as a candidate for any of the RIBA scholarships. 

  1. Completed application CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION

  2. Narrative essay limited to 250 words. (Type or paste essay into application.)  

  3. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member, advisor or employer. Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com

  4. Copy of your most recent transcript - Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com

  Scholarships are judged by a panel of professional broadcasters and will be awarded in summer 2025.

The RIBA Family Scholarship

 RIBA supports the broadcasters who contribute to our community as employees of RIBA member stations. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants who meet or exceed the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be an employee, or the child of an employee of a radio or TV station which is a member in good standing of the RI Broadcasters Association.
  • Must display strong academic record (2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher), combined with proven leadership in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and/or employment.
  • Open to high school seniors through college juniors who will attend any post-secondary school (voc./tech, two year community college, four-year college or university/private or public) in Fall 2025.  

  • Deadline for entry is June 20th, 2025. You must include all of the following information to be considered as a candidate for any of the RIBA scholarships. 
  1. Completed application CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION
  2. Narrative essay limited to 250 words. (Type or paste essay into application.)
  3. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member, advisor or employer. Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com
  4. Copy of your most recent transcript - Please email to billgeorge@ribroadcasters.com

Scholarships are judged by a panel of professional broadcasters and will be awarded in summer 2025.