APRE PREC 2026 Scholarship Application
Thanks generous sponsorship, several scholarships will be available from the Association of Public Radio Engineers for those interested in attending the Public Radio Engineering Conference, April 16th and 17th, 2026.

Deadline for submission of applications is 1/30/2026. Scholarship award winners will be notified shortly after.
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Scholarship Details
PREC Scholarship includes:
  • APRE Membership for one year.
  • PREC registration fee (note: does not include NAB conference registration).
  • 3 nights’ lodging (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) at the conference hotel during the PREC.
Eligibility & Requirements:

The scholarship is open to public radio station engineering and operations personnel who meet any of these criteria:

  • Public radio station personnel new to the field (“new” is defined as employed fewer than 2 years at the station).
  • Public radio station personnel who have not attended PREC in the last 5 years.
  • Other industry representatives as identified by the Board of Directors.
How to Apply:

A recommendation letter from your station’s General Manager or your supervisor substantiating the station’s need and willingness to cover recipient’s travel costs. Recommendation letter should include:

  • Candidate’s name.
  • Job title or position.
  • Length of time working at the station.
  • Rationale for attending and/or support for the candidate’s attendance.
  • Confirmation whether or not the station can support the travel costs of the candidate.
  • Submit letter to: apre@apre.us 

The scholarship candidate should use the form below to explain why you and your station would benefit from your attendance at the Public Radio Engineering Conference. 

Additional Information:

  • The PREC Scholarship is limited to one recipient per station or group per year.
  • Recipient is responsible for all travel-related expenses, including transportation and food; ideally your station will support you and cover those expenses.

If recipient is for some reason unable to attend the conference, immediate notice must be made both by email to apre@apre.us.  We ask that you notify us as soon as possible to allow APRE time to offer the scholarship opportunity to an alternate recipient.  

Candidate’s Name *
Job Title or Position
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Length of time working at the station
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Rationale for attending and/or support for the candidate’s attendance
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Confirmation whether or not the station can support the travel costs of the candidate (yes or no, with details)
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Your primary background (Engineering, I.T., Operations, Traffic, etc.)
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Number of years you have been employed at your station. 
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The last year you attended the PREC.
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If your station is not covering travel costs, who will pay?
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How did you learn about the Public Radio Engineering Conference?
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THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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