Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship
Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship supports early-career broadcast and digital journalists attending international journalism events to explore global journalism and develop professionally.
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 (First Amendment Awards)
Funding Amounts: Stipend up to $2,500 for an international journalism event, plus a $2,500 award
Summary: Supports early-career broadcast and digital journalists in exploring global journalism through international events and professional development.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA Foundation scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship is offered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Established in memory of Gary Hanson, a former RTDNA chair, it honors his commitment to journalism, education, and international storytelling. Hanson’s career included newsroom leadership, teaching, and creating global student-reporting experiences.
The fellowship supports professional broadcast and digital journalists with less than 10 years of experience in attending the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, or another international journalism event of their choosing. Its purpose is to help recipients explore global journalism firsthand. Recipients are also invited to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards, professional-development training, and networking with industry leaders.
