Presidents Scholarship
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Presidents Scholarship supports college students pursuing radio, television, or digital journalism through educational funding, professional training, and networking to help prepare them for journalism careers.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application due)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $2,500 each annually, plus covered travel and lodging for recipient programming
Summary: Supports college students pursuing radio, television, or digital journalism careers through educational funding and professional development.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The Presidents Scholarship is awarded by the RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association, to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. The annual scholarship helps recipients further their education and honors former RTDNA Presidents Theodore Koop, Bruce Dennis, James McCulla, John Salisbury, Bruce Palmer, Dick Cheverton, Jim Byron, Ben Chatfield and John Hogan.
Alongside educational funding, recipients are invited to Washington, D.C., for the Foundation’s First Amendment Awards and a day of professional-development training and networking with industry leaders. This programming connects students preparing for journalism careers with professional training and contacts.
