Carole Simpson Scholarship
Forecasted
Carole Simpson Scholarship supports students of color with journalism education funding, training, and networking to help them overcome barriers to careers in radio, television, and digital news.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 scholarship, plus covered travel and lodging for professional-development activities in Washington, D.C.
Summary: Supports students of color pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism through educational funding and professional development.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA Foundation scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Carole Simpson Scholarship is administered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Established by Simpson in 1991, it encourages students of color and helps them overcome barriers to careers in electronic journalism. It supports journalism education and career development in radio, television, and digital news.
Alongside educational funding, the recipient is invited to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards and a day of professional-development training and networking with industry leaders. The scholarship reflects Simpson’s barrier-breaking career as the first African American woman to anchor a network television evening newscast and the first woman and first minority to solo moderate a presidential debate.
