Ennes Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Ennes Educational Foundation Trust

Description
**Purpose and permitted uses of scholarship funds**
The Ennes Educational Foundation Trust awards scholarships each year to support students and trainees pursuing technical careers in broadcasting. Funds may be applied to tuition, room and board, textbooks, or other approved technical training programs as determined by the Scholarship Committee. The program is focused on practical, technical education that prepares recipients for broadcast-engineering roles.

Key takeaways:
- Annual scholarships for technical broadcasting careers
- Funds cover tuition, housing, textbooks, or approved training
- Awards are administered and approved by the Scholarship Committee

Eligibility
**Who may apply and membership preference**
The program is open to any individual who meets the Trust’s eligibility requirements; graduating high school seniors are explicitly encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Committee gives preference to Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) members, but SBE membership is not required to be considered. Applicants may receive only one scholarship from the program per award year.

Key takeaways:
- Open to all eligible applicants, including graduating high school seniors
- SBE members receive preference but are not required
- Applicants limited to one scholarship per award year

Scholarship Categories
**Named awards within the program**
The Trust administers multiple named scholarships to recognize contributors to broadcast engineering and to support new entrants to the field. Current scholarships include the John H. Battison SBE Founder’s Scholarship, the Harold E. Ennes Scholarship, the Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship, the Gino Ricciardelli Scholarship, and a Youth Scholarship specifically for graduating high school seniors. Each award falls under the same application process and committee review.

Key takeaways:
- Five named scholarships currently offered
- Youth Scholarship reserved for graduating high school seniors
- All scholarships use the same application and selection process

Award Value
**Typical award amounts and variability**
Award amounts depend on available Trust funds and may vary year to year; for 2026 the Trust anticipates awarding five scholarships of $3,000 each. The total number and value of awards are contingent on the Trust’s funding in a given year. Applicants should check the current year’s announcement for confirmed award amounts.

Key takeaways:
- 2026 projection: five awards of $3,000 each (subject to funds)
- Number and amount of awards can change annually
- Confirm current-year funding and award amounts before applying

Application & Submission
**How to apply**
To be considered, applicants must complete and submit the official scholarship application form by the announced deadline. The Scholarship Committee reviews submitted applications and determines award recipients based on eligibility, merit, and available funds. Applicants should provide accurate and complete information and follow any supporting-document instructions included with the form.

Key takeaways:
- Complete and submit the official application form
- Meet all submission requirements and deadlines
- Review process handled by the Scholarship Committee

Recipient Requirements
**Post-award obligations**
Recipients are expected to participate in one follow-up activity at the close of the award term: submitting a 400–500 word technical paper on a broadcast-engineering topic of their choice. This paper may be considered for publication in an SBE outlet and serves to demonstrate the recipient’s technical work and learning. The paper submission aligns with the Trust’s goal of promoting technical knowledge in the broadcasting community.

Key takeaways:
- Recipients must submit a 400–500 word technical paper at term end
- Paper topic must relate to broadcast engineering
- Submitted papers may be used in SBE publications

Application Timeline
**Award term and timing notes**
The scholarship Award Term runs July 1 through June 30. Applicants should verify the specific application opening and closing dates for the year they plan to apply, since the number and timing of awards depend on Trust funding and yearly announcements. For 2026 the Trust expects to make up to five awards, but applicants should consult the official schedule for exact deadlines.

Key takeaways:
- Award Term: July 1 – June 30
- Check current-year application opening and closing dates
- 2026 projection: up to five awards (subject to confirmation)

History of the Award
**Program purpose and namesake recognition**
The Ennes Educational Foundation Trust’s scholarship program exists to advance technical education in broadcast engineering and to honor leaders in the field through named awards. The scholarships carry the names of influential contributors to broadcast engineering, linking financial support with recognition of professional legacy. The program is intended to cultivate the next generation of technical broadcasting professionals.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarships promote technical education in broadcast engineering
- Named awards honor notable figures in the field
- Program supports workforce development for the broadcasting industry