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Friends of Bill Burton MAB Foundation Board Scholarship Application

If you are a Michigan student studying broadcasting, film, media or a related field and you want to work in the Michigan media industry after graduation, let Michigan Broadcasters help to get you there!

The MAB Foundation has established an ongoing competitive scholarship to honor Bill Burton, former President/COO of the Detroit Radio Advertising Group (DRAG).  The selected 2027 recipient will receive $1000 towards their education in broadcast/media. 

Application Includes:

1. Resume 

2. Letter of recommendation from an instructor or director of your school's broadcast/media department

3. other recommendation(s) from internships, work, community, or extra-curricular activities

4. A 200-word “Why You” sales pitch, written in your own words

5. Copy of school transcript

6. Completed information below

Application Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2027 5:00 pm EST


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Attach your resume

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Attach a letter of recommendation

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Attach a letter of recommendation

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Bill Sold Radio. Now Sell Us on You.

One of the unique requirements of this scholarship is a 200-word “Why You” sales pitch.

In your own words, tell us what makes you someone worth investing in. What will you bring to Michigan's media industry? What sets you apart? Think of this as your opportunity to make the pitch: be specific, be persuasive and let your personality come through. You have 200 words. Make them count.

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Attach your School Transcript.  If you do not nave an electronic version, please have your school email your transcript to mabf@michmab.com with your name in the subject line. Or, have your transcript mailed to 

MAB Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Program
222 N. Chestnut St.
Lansing, MI 48933

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Attach any additional documentation here

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