LOS ANGELES—The Television Academy Foundation has announced a $3 million gift from The Robert M. and Margie Bennett Foundation that will be used to create the Bob Bennett Future Leaders program.
The program honoring the late broadcasting pioneer will commence in summer 2023 and provide additional opportunities for 10 college students from the Television Academy Foundation’s Internship Program annually. The endowed fund supports paid, eight-week internship placements at major television production companies as well as housing, transportation, professional development and special leadership training.
