Scholarships

Scholarships

Texas broadcasters founded the Texas Broadcast Education Foundation in 1973 to:

  • fund scholarships for promising students at Texas colleges and universities
  • ensure the development of qualified professionals for the industry
  • foster a stronger relationship between higher education and broadcasters
  • promote a greater understanding of ethics and societal responsibility

TBEF is a 501(c) (3) charitable corporation and contributions to the Foundation are considered tax deductible for income tax purposes.

Download a donation form

TBEF annually provides eight $2,000 scholarships to Texas students.

Each applicant must:

  • be a current TAB Student Member and/or currently attend a TABE Member School
  • maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 point scale)
  • submit a complete application by the deadline

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2010-11 Recipients

Nicole Sanseverino

Nicole Sanseverino

Belo Scholarship

  • Junior at UT-Austin
  • Major in Broadcast Journalism
  • Interned at KUT-FM
  • Current reporter at KVRX-FM Austin
Sylvia Hay

Sylvia Hay

Bonner McLane Scholarship

  • Senior at St. Edwards University Austin
  • Communications major
  • Single mother of two girls
  • Assistant Marketing Director, Entercom Austin
Chris Barcus

Christopher Barcus

Tom Reiff Scholarship

  • Senior at Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Major in Radio/TV Communications
  • On-air at KSAU-FM
  • Internship: Cox Houston
Isiah Rosario

Isaiah Rosario

Lady Bird Johnson Scholarship

  • Senior at UT-Austin
  • Major in Broadcast Journalism
  • Sports intern at KVIA-TV El Paso, Sports Producer UT Student Television (TSTV)
Charlotte Muskrat

Charlotte Muskrat

Vann Kennedy Scholarship

  • Senior at University of North Texas
  • Major in RTF, Minor in Marketing
  • Sales Director for KNTU-FM Denton
Elizabeth Sewell

Elizabeth Sewell

Wendell Mayes, Jr. Scholarship

  • Freshman at South Plains College
  • Major in RTF
  • Edited & produced Lubbock ISD newscast
Casey Floyd

Casey Floyd

TBEF Scholarship (for Freshman or Sophomore)

  • Freshman at Baylor University
  • Major in Communications with minor in Digital Media
  • Graduated high school with 24 college credits
Lauren Roehr

Lauren Roehr

TBEF Scholarship

  • Junior at Sam Houston State University
  • Major in Mass Communications-Broadcast Production
  • Student Newscaster, Floor Director, Weathercaster, Camera Operator
2009-2010 TBEF Board of Directors
President Ben Downs, Bryan Broadcasting
1st Vice President Patti C. Smith, KVUE-TV Austin
2nd Vice President Amy Villarreal, KEYE-TV Austin
Treasurer Jackie Rutledge, WOAI-TV San Antonio
Secretary Ann Arnold, TAB President
Board Members

Larry Beaulieu, KFDM-TV Beaumont-Port Arthur
Dan Bell, Texas State Networks
Wendell Mayes, Jr., TAB Chairman (1964)
Sherry Williford, Stephen F. Austin University

  • Board members serve three year terms
  • Terms are staggered so three directors are up for election annually
  • Elections are held during the annual TBEF membership meeting
  • The annual meeting is typically held in July at the TAB Building in Austin
  • Members may participate in person, by conference call or by proxy