OMAHA— The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) is awarding $1,000 scholarships to four Nebraska high school seniors with plans to earn a broadcasting-related degree and aspirations to work in broadcasting. Applications were reviewed by a panel of NBA board members.
Litchfield High School’s Caydence Feldman is one of the four recipients. She will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a degree in broadcasting. KCNI/KBBN has had the pleasure of having Caydence as an intern in the summer for the past several years and she plans on coming back in the summer of 2026 as well.
Others receiving NBA Foundation scholarships include:
Sydney Huber of McCool Junction Public Schools. Sydney will attend Central Community College of Hastings to pursue a major in multimedia specialization.
Emily Spiehs of Grand Island Northwest High School. Emily will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a degree in broadcasting.
Jay Wissenburg of Milford Jr Sr High School. Jay will attend the Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a degree in sports media and communication.
NBA Board Chairman Mark Jensen, owner of KNLV AM & FM in Ord said, “We are thrilled to congratulate our winners on their exceptional achievement in earning an NBA scholarship. This amazing accomplishment is just one step on your journey. Keep pushing forward, and never lose sight of your goals!”
The NBAF 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 NBAF since the NBA first began a scholarship program in 1977.
