MOLINE, IL - WQPT- Quad Cities PBS is offering a $500 Broadcast Scholarship to Western Illinois University students pursuing a degree in broadcasting. The annual award can be applied to tuition, books, and fees.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

•  Be accepted to, or currently enrolled in, the broadcasting program at Western Illinois University in the broadcasting program.

•  Reside in WQPT`s viewing area or have recently graduated from a high school in the WQPT viewing area.

•  Have an overall 2.5 grade point average (a 3.0 GPA in broadcasting classes; not applicable to incoming college freshmen).

•  Preference given to full-time students (part-time students may apply).

For more information and to download the application form, visit wqpt.org/scholarship or call (309) 764-2400 or (877) 413-2424. Applications are due Friday, April 18.

WQPT is a public media service of Western Illinois University Quad Cities located in Moline, Illinois.

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