Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship
Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship supports a student connected to the San Francisco Bay Area, funding journalism education and professional development to advance ethical, responsible news reporting.
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: $2,000 scholarship, plus travel and lodging for the Washington, D.C., awards visit
Summary: Supports a student from or studying in the San Francisco Bay Area pursuing ethical, responsible radio, television, or digital journalism.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship is administered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Established in 2007 in memory of Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist, it supports the education of an undergraduate or graduate student from or studying in the San Francisco Bay Area who shares his commitment to ethical, responsible journalism.
The scholarship is part of the Foundation’s broader support for young journalists pursuing careers in radio, television, and digital news. Alongside financial assistance, the recipient is invited to Washington, D.C., for the First Amendment Awards and a day of professional-development training and networking with industry leaders.
