Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® Now Accepting Applications for Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship

(Nashville, TN - October 23, 2024) – Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® (CRB/CRS) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship, a program designed to recognize and support the next generation of leaders advancing the future of digital radio.

The scholarship will be awarded to one exceptional student who has demonstrated outstanding promise in shaping the digital evolution of radio. The recipient will receive a package that includes a complimentary registration to attend Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025, along with hotel accommodations and airfare. In addition, the scholarship winner will enjoy one year of access to Futuri’s TopicPulse, an AI-powered real-time content curation and show prep system used by radio stations to stay ahead of the conversation and increase audience engagement.

The Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship is part of CRB’s continued commitment to fostering innovation and education within the country radio industry. This program joins CRB's established scholarship initiatives, such as the Lisa McKay and Rusty Walker scholarships, further emphasizing the organization’s dedication to empowering and educating the next generation of country radio professionals.

Funding for the Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship is generously provided by Futuri, an AI technology company that helps media companies engage and monetize audiences to thrive in the AI era.

Darcie Van Etten