Bob Horner Scholarship
Bob Horner Scholarship supports aspiring undergraduate journalists through educational funding and professional development, prioritizing broadcast and video journalism that benefits the general public.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Applications open) | October 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern (Application deadline) | December 2026 (Notification) | March 2027 (Awards and training)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 scholarship, plus free awards attendance and covered travel and lodging
Summary: Supports undergraduate education for aspiring journalists, prioritizing broadcast and video journalism intended to benefit the general public.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA Foundation scholarship or fellowship; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Bob Horner Scholarship is offered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association, to support undergraduate students pursuing journalism careers. It prioritizes broadcast journalism and journalism emphasizing video, including documentaries and reporting for digital platforms, with the intention of benefiting the general public.
Established in 2020 by Robert “Bob” Horner, the scholarship reflects his more than 45 years in broadcast news, including leadership roles at CBS News and NBC News. Alongside educational funding, recipients are invited to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards and a day of professional development and networking with industry leaders.
