Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Omaha, NE: The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) has awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship to two students with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. Both students currently attend the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Harmon Johnsen is pursuing a major in Sports Media and Communications. Following his anticipated graduation in May of 2027, Johnsen aspires to ultimately become a sports broadcaster doing play-by-play for a Major League Baseball team.
Hayden Hauge is pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting and Journalism. Following her anticipated graduation in May of 2026, Hauge aspires to ultimately become a television director/producer, using her storytelling skills to captivate audiences globally.
This unique scholarship program is supported by participating NBA member Station Employment Units (SEUs), who fund and promote the program, and then review and score the qualified applications. All SEU scores are then averaged, with the top two scoring applicants each awarded a scholarship.
Current NBA Board Chairperson Shannon Booth, vice president/general manager of the Gray Media Group, Inc., television stations in Lincoln, Hastings and North Platte, said: “These students are our future! The NBA is honored to support and award these scholarships. We congratulate these students for their hard work and dedication to this exciting field. The future is bright for broadcasters!”
The NBA also offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated colleges and universities in Nebraska. Over $300,000 in scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and its foundation since the NBA first began a scholarship program in 1977.