BALTIMORE — Broadcast media company Sinclair Inc. is now accepting applications for the Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship program during the 2024 school year.
Having provided over $300,000 in tuition assistance since 2013, the annual scholarship program aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, allowing them to best complete their education and pursue careers in broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.
Applicants must be a current college sophomore or junior at an accredited four-year undergraduate college or university in the United States.
Students from all 50 states may apply at www.sbgi.net/scholarship. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2024.
The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship complements the company’s efforts to bring more diversity to the industry, Sinclair says. This includes enhanced recruitment outreach to build an applicant base that is qualified and diverse.
“Sinclair’s annual scholarship program underscores our commitment to fostering inclusivity and representing diversity within our communities” said Sinclair President/CEO Chris Ripley. “We believe investing in the next generation of journalists and marketing students will amplify diverse voices and perspectives and shape an inclusive future for the industry.”
