2026 Scholarship Recipients

“Receiving this scholarship furthers my education by giving me the confidence that I can succeed and thrive in broadcast news. It also helps lessen the financial strain on my family and I that college puts on us. I’m so incredibly fortunate that a jury selected me to be one of the few to have the privilege of receiving this scholarship.”

As someone who grew up in Fort Wayne through humbling beginnings, being honored and recognized with this scholarship means a lot to me, especially going into my final year at Ball State next fall. I’m proud of the hard work I’ve put in daily in the Student Organizations I’m involved in, and Job Opportunities such as the Fort Wayne Tincaps. I am grateful to have the support from all of my friends, professors, and family for always believing in me for the past 3 years, and this scholarship not only will help further my education and become more flexible going into my senior year, but it is a stepping stone for new opportunities that will arise for me, and a confidence booster for my long-term goals of going into the world of Sports Media after graduating.

“Receiving this scholarship assures me I’m on the right path. The financial support allows me to continue my education with a new confidence in my future. I’m so fortunate and honored to have IBA’s support. I can’t wait to see what my future has in store!”

Winning this 5,000-dollar scholarship will play a pivotal role in the next steps of my educational career, as I study media and communication studies. I have found a passion and drive for storytelling through the power of the media. The media is more powerful than ever, and this scholarship will contribute to supporting me throughout my time at DePauw University, as I enter the media industry in the near future. This scholarship will take my academic career to the next level, and I am confident that this opportunity will strengthen my journey as a future business professional

Receiving the Indiana Broadcasters Foundation scholarship will reduce the amount of student loans I will need to take out; therefore, the transition from college to the industry and finding work will be easier and less stressful.

From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of giving my full effort to everything I pursue. I have carried that lesson with me throughout my life, particularly in my college studies. By completing multiple dual-credit courses in high school and maintaining a high credit load in college, I am on track to graduate in December 2026. This means that I will be completing my bachelor’s degree in just two and a half years. Receiving this scholarship would provide the financial stability needed to continue pursuing my education at this accelerated pace and allow me to focus fully on my studies without the added burden of paying for classes.

The Indiana Broadcasters Association Foundation Scholarship provides me the opportunity to pursue my education without the heavy financial burden that often comes with it. I was raised by a single parent, and my mom always taught me the importance of being careful with money because there were many times when she was working hard just to make sure I had food on the table.
This scholarship is more than financial support—it helps take some of that pressure off my mom so she can breathe a little easier. It also allows me to stay focused on my education and the journey ahead. Because of this scholarship, I can receive a phenomenal education at Butler University while pursuing my dream of becoming a radio and TV broadcaster for NASCAR and INDYCAR.