(Nashville, Tenn. – November 19, 2013) – The application deadline for the Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker, is this Friday, Nov. 22.
Interested parties can apply now at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2014 registration, airfare and accommodations for four nights (Feb. 18, 2014 – Feb. 21, 2014). Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2014 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to choose from a select group of mentors, along with meeting CRS board members during the three-day seminar.
Each applicant must fill out an online application and submit a paragraph explaining why he/she should be considered as a Rusty Walker Scholar. Eligible applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and a first time CRS attendee. Three individual scholarships will be awarded.
The CRS Selection Committee will announce the winning recipients on Dec. 16, 2013.
CRS 2014 will be held Feb. 19-21, 2014 at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville.
About the Rusty Walker Scholarship Program: The Rusty Walker Scholarship Program was established by the Country Radio Broadcaster’s Board of Directors in 2012, following the passing of longtime board member, 2012 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and well-known radio consultant, Rusty Walker. Every year, a select blue ribbon committee reviews applicants from a nationwide search to determine three full-time radio employees who will receive an all expense paid trip in his honor to the annual Country Radio Seminar.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2014 will be held Feb. 19-21, 2014, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. The regular rate of $499 is now in effect. The on site registration rate will be announced closer to the event. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.
