Bob Horner Scholarship
Forecasted
Bob Horner Scholarship supports undergraduate journalism and communication students’ education, prioritizing broadcast and video journalism intended to benefit the general public.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 for education, plus awards attendance and travel and lodging support
Summary: Supports undergraduate journalism and communication students, prioritizing public-benefit broadcast and video journalism.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one RTDNA Foundation scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association, offers the Bob Horner Scholarship to further undergraduate journalism education. It supports journalism and communication students studying in the United States who intend to pursue careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Priority goes to broadcast journalism and work emphasizing video—including documentaries and digital platforms—with the intention of benefiting the general public.
Established by Robert “Bob” Horner in 2020, the scholarship combines educational funding with engagement in the journalism profession. Recipients receive an invitation to the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards in Washington, D.C., alongside professional development and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
