WORK STUDY PROGRAM

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Description: Work Study Grants are to be used by member stations to provide compensation for student employees (interns).  The funds may be used to pay or to supplement the wages of those persons for whom a vacancy would not ordinarily exist.

Purpose: to provide work opportunities for young persons who have an expressed interest in the broadcast field at little or no cost to member stations.

Timing and Amount: the grants are available to be appropriated throughout 2008, but you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. For the year 2008, 10 (ten) grants in $400 dollar increments will be awarded. The program will be reevaluated when the funds are exhausted to determine the adequacy of the individual awards and the level of the necessary total financial commitment to the program.

Application: funds may be solicited by the submission of a 1 page written application for the monies. The application should be signed by the manager of the affected television or radio station. A resume or description of the student beneficiary should be included (in addition) with the application form. Return requested information and application to the SD Broadcasters Association.

Judging criteria: grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. In the event that a significant number of grants are awarded, the SDBA executive committee or their education designee will discuss the merits of each particular application and seek to award the grants on the strength of their application. Special consideration will be given to those stations who match all or a portion of the funds being applied for.