Sinclair is Honored to Continue to Award Scholarships to High Achieving Students Seeking Careers in Media
Sinclair today announced that the company’s annual Diversity Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. Having provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013, the scholarship program aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry by helping students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism and marketing.
Applicants must be a current college sophomore or junior at an accredited four-year undergraduate college or university in the United States. Students from anywhere in the US may apply at www.sbgi.net/scholarship. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.
The annual Sinclair Diversity Scholarship complements the company’s efforts to bring more diversity to the industry. This includes enhanced recruitment outreach to build an applicant base that is both qualified and diverse.
“Sinclair’s annual scholarship program reaffirms our commitment to empowering the next generation of storytellers and innovators. By supporting diverse perspectives, we aim to amplify these voices within our industry and create a future where diversity thrives,” said Chris Ripley, President and CEO, Sinclair.
Additional details on the scholarship and the 2024 winners can be found on the Sinclair website.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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