Ed Bradley Scholarship
Forecasted
Ed Bradley Scholarship supports aspiring journalists of color through education funding, professional-development training, and industry networking to help them pursue radio, television, or digital journalism careers.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 for education, plus covered travel and lodging for Washington, D.C., programming
Summary: Supports students of color pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism through education funding and professional development.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Ed Bradley Scholarship is awarded by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Established by Bradley in 1994, it supports students of color pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. The award provides funding to further the recipient’s education and reflects Bradley’s commitment to supporting journalists of color.
Support extends beyond education through an invitation to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards. Recipients are asked to attend the awards free of charge and participate in a day of professional-development training and networking with industry leaders. RTDNA covers travel and lodging costs.
