Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Scholarships

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation offers THREE scholarships to BCA students in the name of Peter B. Orlik, founder and former director of the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.

Qualifications:
• Signed BCA Major or Minor
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.5
• Must be active in a BCA co-curricular activity.

Tony Cervone was named senior vice president, Global Communications, in May 2014. As GM’s top communications executive, he is responsible for the company’s overall global communications strategy, including the GM Foundation and corporate giving activities.

Prior to his current position, Cervone served as executive vice president of Group Communications for Volkswagen Group of America. He also was senior vice president and chief communications officer for United Airlines. Cervone was previously at GM from 1999 to 2009 in various executive roles. He began his career at Chrysler Group and DaimlerChrysler AG.

Cervone earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University where he majored in Journalism. He is a member of the Arthur Page Society, the Public Relations Society of America and The Seminar. He is a board member of The LaGrant Foundation and Detroit Children’s Fund.

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Established by Emily & Jason Dizik both ’08 BCA alums.

Qualifications: 

• Signed BCA Major who demonstrates a financial need.
• GPA: None
• Must have your FAFSA for next year filed by April 1.
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate an interest in sports broadcasting. 
• Application essay must have an interest in sports broadcasting.

Established by BCA Alumnus Eduardo Fernandez in memory of his parents.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.5
• Must be active in a BCA co-curricular activity.
• Preference will be given to a student working toward the advancement of minorities in broadcasting.
• Application essay must have career goals that encourage diversity in the media.

Named in Memory of Kelly Fitzpatrick (JRN major) and Bruce Wood (BCA major) who were engaged to be married and tragically killed in a car accident shortly after graduation from CMU.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.5
• Must be active in a BCA co-curriculars.
• Application essay must include an outline of your career goal.

Available every other year (2023-2024, 2025-2026, etc.)

• Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major or Minor
• GPA: Overall 3.20

• Next offered to a BCA student in 2027-2028

Established by BCA alumni in memory of Susan Rozman Delia, BCA Alumna, the first woman Vice President of ABC & ESPN.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major with preference given to Junior or Senior status.
• GPA: BCA 3.2 and Overall 3.0
• Must demonstrate leadership ability in BCA co-curriculars.
• Application essay must include plans for an internship and interest in pursuing an electronic media career.

Named in honor of BCA Alumnus Tim Roberts by the County Music Broadcasters.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major of Junior or Senior status
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.75
• Preference given to involvement at WMHW-FM or other radio activities.
• Application essay must include interest in a career in radio (any format).

Established by BCA Alumnus Gary Lico in memory of his parents, Tom & Audrey Lico.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major who demonstrates a financial need.
• GPA: None
• Must have your FAFSA for next year filed by April 1.
• Preference will be given to applicants with an interested in media management.
• Application essay must include interest in media leadership.  

Named in memory of the late CMU Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major or Minor with preference given to Junior status.
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.5

Available every third year (2022-2023, 2025-2026, etc.)

Established by Stanley and Hilda Vernon in memory of their son Jeffrey Ray Vernon.

Qualifications:

• Signed BCA Major with preference given to Junior, Senior or Graduate Student status.
• GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.8
• Application essay must include an outline of your career goal.

This award was established by Ashleigh V. Laabs, ’07 alumna, to support an undergraduate participating in an internship within the College of the Arts and Media.

Ashleigh Laabs is founder and chief growth officer of A. Victoria MAE, a fractional marketing company.

Award qualifications:
The recipient must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior full time. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in the Integrative Public Relations or Broadcast and Cinematic Arts programs. Preference will also be given to those who demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, as defined by their participation in extracurricular activities associated with entrepreneurialism, marketing, public relations, media, and the arts.

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This scholarship was established in 2008 by James J. '83 and Kallie Bila '85 Michels. James (Jim) and Kallie wish to assist students studying Journalism, Broadcast & Cinematic Arts or Integrative Public Relations in broadening their experiences and knowledge through internship opportunities.

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This scholarship was established in 2022 by Brianne Frucci-Tucker '04 and Patrick Tucker '05. Brianne and Patrick met at CMU in the fall of 2002. They married after Patrick graduated in 2005 and ultimately ended up in Grand Rapids, MI. They have long had the goal of funding a scholarship at their alma mater because their decision to go to CMU paved the way for what their lives would become. In addition, Brianne was able to pay 100% of her tuition and fees through earned scholarships, including multiple awards funded by alumni. They are thrilled to be able to help future students in the same way.

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