Maine Association of Broadcasters names 2016–2017 MAB Scholars

The Maine Association of Broadcasters (MAB) recently announced the awarding of scholarship support to three University of Maine undergraduates.

The 2016–2017 Maine Association of Broadcasters Scholars are Samuel Wheeler of Greenwood, Jonathan Petrie of Rumford, and Mark Paulette of Bangor. All three students are currently enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences where they are majoring in journalism.

The MAB Scholarships are awarded to encourage students interested in pursuing careers in broadcasting and digital media in the state. The MAB, in cooperation with UMaine’s Department of Communication and Journalism, administers the awards. Undergraduates who are residents of Maine and interested in careers in broadcasting and/or digital media production are eligible to apply.