The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) are now accepting entries from college communications students for a public service announcement (PSA) competition that highlights the importance of free speech.

The spots should address, "What freedom of speech means to me." Winning entries will receive scholarship prizes in the following amounts:

In addition to the scholarships, winning PSA entries will be made available to radio and television stations nationwide for airing at their discretion in conjunction with National Freedom of Speech Week. Each year, the third week of October is designated as National Freedom of Speech Week.

Entries must be submitted by April 30, 2011. For details and entry form visit www.freedomofspeechpsa.org.

Major support for this program is provided by the McCormick Foundation.