Bryan Peterson Memorial Scholarship

AMPERS strongly supports the concept that the survival and growth of radio broadcasting is dependent on talented and well educated individuals interested in a career in broadcasting. To this end AMPERS offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to an individual working at an AMPERS station who is or will be pursuing a career in broadcast communications through an institution of higher education in the State of Minnesota. (How to apply for the scholarship)

About Bryan Peterson

The scholarship is named for Bryan Peterson: 1938-1989. Bryan was a founding member of AMPERS and was one of the leaders in persuading legislators of the need for ongoing support of public radio in Minnesota. He was educated at Concordia, Drew University, the New College Seminary in Edinburgh and at Harvard Theological School.

Bryan was a community activist who worked with Latin American refugees, low income housing, alternative energy and a variety of community theatre programs. Bryan was largely responsible for organizational direction, licensing and power increases for Fresh Air Radio (KFAI) in Minneapolis. He served as board member and president of Fresh Air.

Scholarship Winners

1991: Anna Marie Casey, U of M, KUOM-AM
1992: Dean Beckman, Winona State U, KQAL-FM
1993: Kyle Smith, St. Cloud State U, KVSC-FM
1994: Steven T. Nelson, U of M, KUOM-AM
1995: Kevin Kienbaum, St. Olaf College, WCAL-FM
1996: Jeff Chamberlin, St. Cloud State U, KVSC-FM
1997: Jason Mediger, Mankato State U, KMSU-FM
1998: Amy Dahlin, St. Cloud State U, KVSC-FM
1999: Heidi Holst, Winona State U, KQAL-FM
2000: Melissa Mendelson, U of M, KFAI-FM
2001: Nichole Neuman, U of M, KUOM-AM
2002: Michael Davies-Venn, St. Cloud State U, KVSC-FM
2003: Afsina Vildiz, Winona State University, KQAL-FM
2004: Melissa Specken, Minnesota State University Mankato, KMSU/KMSK-FM
2005: Nathan Wardinski, Minnesota State University, Mankato
2006: Samrat Kharel at KVSC, St. Cloud State University
2007: Ronald Miller, Radio K (KUOM), University of Minnesota