Programs
EMPOWERING FUTURE MEDIA LEADERS
At HRK Foundation, we believe in shaping the future of media by investing in today’s youth. Our
mission is to provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities for young people who aspire to
make their mark in the radio and broadcasting industry.
MENTORING PROGRAM
Throughout his career, Herb Kent was a mentor, community leader, and advocate for aspiring
broadcasters. To continue his legacy, the HRK Foundation is advancing education in radio
broadcasting through its Mentoring Program by empowering future generations of broadcasters to
become leaders and legends in the industry.
HERB KENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The HRK Foundation is committed to nurturing the next generation of media professionals. The
Herb Kent Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial support to young people who are
passionate about pursuing careers in radio, broadcasting, and media-related fields.
Scholarships are offered to students who are sophomores in high school through sophomores in
college, giving them the opportunity to pursue their educational goals in media, television, radio
broadcasting, and journalism. The HRK Foundation scholarship is designed for students who
dream of being on-air talent, producers behind the scenes, or journalists telling stories that shape
the world.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Herb Kent was involved in drama workshops as a young teen and studied classical music at Hyde
Park High School in Chicago. He gave an on-air performance on Chicago’s prestigious WBEZ
Radio station by the age of 16. Herb went on to receive many awards and recognition, including
his 1995 induction into the Museum of Broadcast Communications Radio Hall of Fame.
The HRK Foundation provides community workshops that focus on podcasting and radio
broadcasting, storytelling, public speaking, networking, media and social justice, content creation
and careers in media. The workshops are designed to provide participants with the skills needed
for media and broadcasting and to instill the values of creativity and authenticity.