SCBA Educational Foundation
SCBA Educational Foundation Awards 2023-24 Academic Scholarships to South Carolina Colleges and Technical Schools
October 15, 2022
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Paula Thayer
Executive Assistant
E-mail: paula@scba.net
Phone: 803.732.1186
COLUMBIA, SC -- The South Carolina Broadcasters Association’s (SCBA) Educational Foundation announced that it has awarded $57,500 in scholarships to ten schools in South Carolina.
The SCBA Educational Foundation, established in 1982, provides grants, scholarships and endowments for South Carolina colleges, technical colleges and universities that offer a curriculum in multi-media journalism and other broadcast related courses of study. The Foundation established an endowment in 2004 with a one-million-dollar target and in 2008 reached that goal. The scholarship program will continue in perpetuity, providing educational funding for the next generation of broadcasters for years to come.
The schools receiving scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year are: Bob Jones University, Claflin University, Clemson University, Francis Marion University, Furman University, North Greenville University, Tri-County Technical College, Trident Technical College, University of South Carolina and Winthrop University.
Each year, the SCBA Educational Foundation accepts proposals for funding from colleges and universities in South Carolina which offer broadcast or communications training. Funding is not provided for capital items or internships. Funds are distributed in May and August of the following year.
For more information, please contact SCBA at www.scba.net or call (803) 732-1186.
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SCBA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD
Request for Scholarships
Each year, the SCBA Educational Foundation accepts proposals for funding from colleges and universities in our state which offer broadcast or communications training. The Foundation accepts proposals for grants, endowments, or scholarships. Please note, funding is not provided for capital items, and scholarship requests receive the highest consideration. Funds are distributed on May 31st and August 31st each year.
Proposals must be submitted no later than August 31st. Please email the completed proposal to Paula Thayer at scba@scba.net.
The SCBA Educational Foundation Board meets each Fall to review proposals, and schools approved for funding will be notified in writing no later than October 31st.
If you are interested in submitting a request for funding, please contact the SCBA office at (803) 732-1186 or scba@scba.net.
The following schools received scholarships for the 2023/24 school year:
- Anderson University
- Bob Jones University
- Claflin College
- Francis Marion University
- Furman University
- North Greenville University
- Tri-County Technical College
- Trident Technical College
- University of South Carolina
- Winthrop University
USC Scholarships
South Carolina Broadcasters Educational Foundation Scholarship
Fellows Program
To insure the continued growth of our Educational Foundation and to further broaden the educational programs it can support, SCBA has created a Fellows Program that allows individuals to make personal contributions to the Foundation. Fellows’ donations are structured as follows and may be a one-time contribution paid in full or may be spread in self-directed payments over a designated number of months or years:
- Gold Level - $10,000
- Silver Level - $5,000
- Bronze Level - $1,000
Once each of the above levels is reached, the donor receives a framed medallion in the corresponding metal along with a Fellows certificate in a preservation folder.
All Fellows are recognized at both the STAR Awards and Winter Convention and new Fellows are presented with their framed award and certificate.
One of the most important things we can do to assure the continued growth and vigor of our industry is to invest in the education of tomorrow’s broadcasters. Join your colleagues and support South Carolina broadcast students with a tax-exempt gift to the Fellows program.
| Gold Plus Level | Over $10,000 |
|---|---|
| John George | $14,600 |
| Mike Hayes | $12,644 |
| Wally Mullinax | $11,510* |
| Jim Keelor | $10,500 |
| Gold Level - $10,000 |
|---|
| Dave McAtee |
| Allan Miller |
| Harold Miller |
| SC Army National Guard |
| Richard Uray* |
| Silver Plus Level | Over $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Billy Huggins | $8,500 |
| Manning Kimmel | $7,000 |
| Jim Sefert | $6,500* |
| Jim Yager | $5,500 |
| Steve Sinicropi | $5,007 |
| Silver Level | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Rich O'Dell | $5,000 |
| Jane Pigg | $5,000 |
| Bronze Plus Level | Over $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Margaret Wallace | $4,000 |
| Dean Pearce | $3,750 |
| John Cottingham | $2,600 |
| John Humphries | $2,500 |
| Betty Roper | $2,050* |
| Diane Bagwell | $2,000 |
| Jay Bender | $2,000 |
| Monty Du Puy* | $2,000 |
| Phil Lane | $2,000 |
| Joe Pinner | $2,000 |
| Lyle Schulze & WIS-TV Staff | $2,000 |
| Gigi South | $1,950 |
| Chris Bailey | $1,825 |
| Lee Brown | $1,750 |
| Ron Loewen | $1,500* |
| Bob Romine | $1,500 |
| Shani White | $1,500 |
| Ron Hill | $1,500 |
| Richard Laughridge | $1,400 |
| Matt Sedota | $1,400 |
| Jim Bleicher | $1,200 |
| Mel Stebbins | $1,200* |
| Dale Gilbert | $1,200 |
| Dave Aiken | $1,100 |
| Rigby Wilson | $1,100 |
| Bronze Level - $1,000 |
|---|
| Susan Aude |
| Barry Brown |
| Dan Cates |
| Norvin Duncan* |
| Guy Hempel |
| Haney Howell* |
| Jan Jeffcoat |
| Scott Johnson |
| Lou Kirchen |
| George Lyons |
| Scott McBride |
| Bill McElveen |
| Moody McElveen* |
| Chris Miller |
| Rick Prusator/Kathy Ptasnik |
| Lyle Schulze |
| Doug Smith* |
| T. Frank Smith, Jr.* |
| Alex Snipe |
| John Soapes |
| Libby Spencer |
| Suzanne Teagle |
| Donita Todd |
| Jack West* |
| Chris Woodson |
| Contributor level |
|---|
| Bill McMartin |
| Mary Margaret Nelms |
*Posthumously
How Can I Become a SCBA Fellow?
Simply complete the Donor Form indicating your chosen contribution level and preferred payment schedule. SEND NO MONEY NOW. Upon receipt of your completed form, the SCBA office will forward a confirmation letter along with an invoice for the appropriate amount. Donations are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact the SCBA office by phone at (803) 732-1186 or by email at scba@scba.net