APPLICATION FOR THE 2021
CLEVELAND ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS
AND THE NEW FRED MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

FRED MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFO

ANNOUNCING THE 2^ND ANNUAL FRED MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE CLEVELAND ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

FOX Sports Ohio is pleased to offer the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters 2^nd Annual Fred McLeod Memorial Scholarship.

In honor of the legendary Cleveland broadcaster Fred McLeod, the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters (CAB), on behalf of Bally Sports Ohio Great Lakes, will award one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,016 for applicants of 4-year undergraduate or graduate institutions or applicants of 2-year and recognized certificate institutions. Emphasis on Sports Broadcasting and Sports Marketing is not required but will be heavily weighted for consideration by the CAB scholarship committee. This scholarship is non-renewable and the application deadline is Sunday, May 16th, 2021.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FRED MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student (sophomore or junior standing) in a four-year institution or part time/full time student in a graduate program or in a 2-year or recognized certificate institution (as of Fall 2020)

• Have a declared major in communications, journalism, media, sports marketing, advertising, broadcasting or a related field

• Be in good academic standing and possess a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

• Home residence in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area*

• Demonstrate extracurricular involvement and/or practical field experience. (An emphasis on sports is a plus)

• Include a written recommendation from a faculty member

• Provide a type-written essay of no more than 250 words on the “Responsibilities of the Broadcast Industry in the year 2021.”

*Home address counties are Carroll, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Summit

CAB SCHOLARSHIP INFO

The Cleveland Association of Broadcasters (CAB) administers and awards the annual Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Scholarships to qualifying students (see Eligibility section below).

For 2021, the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters will award Two (2) Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 for applicants of 4-year undergraduate or graduate institutions and One (1) $1,000 Scholarship for applicants of 2-year and recognized certificate institutions. These Scholarships are non-renewable.

The 2021 Scholarship Application is now available. Scroll down to complete application online or click here to download a printable application for returning by regular mail along with letter of recommendation from a faculty member, typed essay and information release to: Cleveland May 16th, 2021. Scholarship winners will be notified within a few weeks of the deadline.

Please read this application carefully and fill it in completely.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CAB SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled as a full time student (sophomore or junior standing) in a four-year institution or part time/full time student in a graduate program for the $2,000 level and in a 2-year or recognized certificate institution for the $1,000 level (as of Fall 2020)

• Have a declared major in communications, journalism, media, advertising, broadcasting or a related field

• Be in good academic standing and possess a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

• Home residence in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area*

• Demonstrate extracurricular involvement and/or practical field experience

• Include a written recommendation from a faculty member

• Provide a type-written essay of no more than 250 words on the “Responsibilities of the Broadcast Industry in the year 2021.”

*Home address counties are Carroll, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake,
Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Summit

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your completed application packet must be returned to the CAB by May 16, 2021. A completed application packet includes: this application form, one letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your institution, and the required essay. The recommendation should be from a faculty member who is familiar with your character, achievements and commitment to furthering your education as stipulated in the section on eligibility. You must sign the application, providing permission for the registrar from your institution to release information on your grade point average to the CAB.