The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Foundation is committed to strengthening Michigan’s broadcast pipeline by helping member stations provide meaningful, hands-on internship experiences. Each year, the MAB Foundation offers financial support to stations that hire interns, helping offset costs while enhancing professional development opportunities for students and emerging professionals.
In 2026, up to 12 qualifying MAB and MAPB member stations may receive $2,000 in Internship Support Funding (4 stations per trimester).
How Funds May Be Used
Internship Support Funds are designed to both support intern compensation and elevate the quality of the internship experience. Allowable uses include, but are not limited to:
Intern wages or stipends
Professional development opportunities (workshops, training sessions, conferences)
Equipment, software, or tools used by the intern during the internship
Travel or lodging related to job-related training or station assignments
Other resources that meaningfully enhance learning and career readiness
At least $1,000 of the total award must be used for intern pay.
Station Eligibility
To qualify for the MAB Foundation Internship Support Program, stations must:
Be an FCC-licensed radio or television station with current MAB or MAPB membership dues paid in full
Actively participate in the MAB Non-Commercial Sustaining Announcement (NCSA) program or the MAPB General Services Announcement (GSA) program
Associate and Individual MAB members are not eligible.
Internship Requirements
Supported internships must:
Include a minimum of 80 total working hours
Provide hands-on experience directly related to the intern’s area of interest
Offer mentorship, feedback, and exposure to new skills
Create opportunities for professional growth and industry networking
Award Process & Limits
Up to four stations per trimester may be awarded funding
Awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants
Applications are accepted year-round
Unused funds may roll over to subsequent trimesters
Total annual program funding will not exceed $24,000
Each station group within a market may receive funding for one intern per calendar year
Stations with internship opportunities are encouraged to share them with the MAB here: