David Louie Scholarship
Forecasted
David Louie Scholarship supports Northwestern University/Medill students with journalism education funding and professional development to help them pursue careers in radio, television, or digital news.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 scholarship, plus travel and lodging for recipient events in Washington, D.C.
Summary: Supports full-time Northwestern University/Medill students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The David Louie Scholarship is offered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association, to help Northwestern University/Medill students further their journalism education. It supports students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism, with preference given to applicants of Asian American descent.
David Louie established the scholarship in 2022 to mark his 50th anniversary at ABC. He received the Foundation’s first scholarship in 1970 while studying at Medill before joining ABC-owned KGO-TV San Francisco. Alongside educational funding, the scholarship connects the recipient with industry leaders through the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards and a day of professional-development training and networking in Washington, D.C.
