Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Scholarships
Below are BCA foundation, annual and internship scholarships. Applications run in the Spring semester for the next school year. Scholarship winners are announced at the BCA Awards Ceremony at the end of the Spring semester.
MABF scholarship
Peter B. Orlik MAB Foundation Scholarship
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.
BCA annual scholarships
GM Tony Cervone Scholarship
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.Emily and Jason Dizik Media Scholarship
- 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.
Fausto and Glady Fernandez Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
Kelly Fitzpatrick and Bruce Wood Memorial
- 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.
Morris Family Endowed Scholarship
• Qualifications:
- Signed BCA Major or Minor
- GPA: Overall 3.20
Susan Rozman Delia Memorial
- 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.
Tim Roberts Country Radio Broadcasters
- 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).
Tom and Audrey Lico
- 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.
Wilbur Moore
- Signed BCA Major or Minor with preference given to Junior status.
- GPA: BCA 3.0 and Overall 2.5
Jeffrey Ray Vernon Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
2023-24 BCA Scholarship Applications are due by Monday, April 3 at noon.
You must be a current CMU student and signed BCA major, Cinema Arts major, or BCA minor to apply. Check the scholarship descriptions above for further details.
BCA internship scholarships
A. Victoria Internship Award
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.
Bila-Michels Professional Development Experience Scholarship
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.
Frucci Tucker Scholarship
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.