KAB Foundation
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters Foundation, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the educational activities of the KAB. It was established by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2003, and along with the KAB, has provided more than $340,000 to 350 Kansas students in the past 24 years.
About KABF
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters Foundation (KABF) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit driven by a mission to provide essential support to both future and current broadcasters. Through scholarships, we help Kansas students at community colleges and universities pursue their passion for broadcasting, reducing financial barriers to their education. Additionally, our Foundation Education Debt Relief Program is designed to assist individuals already working in broadcasting, easing the burden of student loan debt and allowing them to focus on their careers. By investing in the education and financial stability of broadcasters, we ensure a stronger, more vibrant future for the industry.
20 for Tomorrow Fund
The 20 for Tomorrow Fund is the Foundation’s monthly, recurring giving program to support the organization’s crucial workforce recruitment and retention initiatives. Our goal is to ensure the next generation of broadcasters and media professionals receive the education and opportunities they need to succeed.
By contributing to the 20 for Tomorrow Fund, donors play a crucial role in shaping the future of media, one student at a time. With your help, we can ensure that aspiring media professionals receive the financial support they need to achieve their dreams and maintain the vibrant and dynamic field of broadcasting. Join us in investing in tomorrow’s talent today—your $20 monthly gift can make an extraordinary impact. Hear from some of our scholarship recipients below on how your gift makes a difference.
$324,000
Total Scholarships Awarded Since 2000.
Impact Videos
Hear firsthand from KAB Foundation Scholarship recipients about how these awards have shaped their futures. Watch their stories and see the powerful impact your support can make.
Summer Sperke
Summer attends Kansas State University and received a KAB Foundation Scholarships in 2023 and 2024. She serves as program director at Wildcat 91.9. Click below to watch her impact statement video!
Alyssa Storm
Alyssa attended Washburn University and received a KAB Foundation Scholarships in 2022. She is now a digital multimedia journalist at KSNT in Topeka. Click below to watch her impact statement video!
Max Dutton
Max attended Baker University and received a KAB Foundation Scholarships in 2021 and 2022. He is now a morning anchor at KWCH in Wichita. Click below to watch his impact statement video!
Scholarships
Each year the KAB and KAB Foundation award $30,000 or more in scholarships to college students pursuing careers in media and to kids of Kansas broadcasters.
Broadcast Scholarship Program
By endorsing and supporting quality education, the KAB is helping guarantee the future quality of broadcasting in Kansas. Toward that goal, the KAB has established a scholarship fund to aid in the higher education of promising students.
KAB Kids Scholarships
For children of full time employees at Kansas broadcast stations who are entering their first year of college or technical school.
