Mike Reynolds Scholarship
Mike Reynolds Scholarship supports a college student pursuing radio, television, or digital journalism, funding education and professional development to help further a young journalist’s education.
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: $1,000 scholarship, plus travel and lodging for the Washington, D.C., awards event
Summary: Supports a college student pursuing radio, television, or digital journalism who demonstrates writing ability, academic excellence, and financial need.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Mike Reynolds Scholarship is offered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. It provides financial support to further a young journalist’s education and recognizes good writing ability, excellent grades, dedication to the news business, a strong interest in electronic journalism, and demonstrated financial need.
The scholarship honors Mike Reynolds, who served as assignment editor and then managing editor at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, and died in 1988. In addition to the financial award, the recipient is invited to Washington, D.C., for the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards and a day of professional-development training and networking with industry leaders.
