Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship
Forecasted
Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship supports students connected to the San Francisco Bay Area with journalism education and professional development to further ethical, responsible reporting.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 plus covered travel, lodging, and First Amendment Awards attendance
Summary: Supports journalism education for students from or studying in the San Francisco Bay Area who pursue ethical, responsible reporting.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship is offered by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Established in 2007 in memory of San Francisco television and radio journalist Pete Wilson, it supports undergraduate and graduate students who share his commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. Applicants must be from the San Francisco Bay Area or attend a college or university there.
The scholarship combines financial support for journalism education with professional development. The recipient is invited to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards and a day of training and networking with industry leaders, with travel and lodging covered.
