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Avg. Amount Awarded
216
Days
January 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Michele Clark Fellowship

Description

The RTDNA Foundation's first fellowship is named for Michele Clark, the CBS News correspondent who was killed in a plane crash while on assignment in 1972. This fellowship is awarded to a young, promising minority professional in television, radio or digital news. Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience. Applicants must submit the URL links to 3-5 work samples. Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces and should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc. The Cover letter should discuss the applicant's current and past journalism experience. They must describe how they intend to use the funds and discuss their choice to pursue a career in journalism. A letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor is also required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
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Contact Kate McGarrity
Director of Award Programs
membership@rtdna.org
Tel: 202-221-4282 Address The National Press Building
529 14th Street, NW Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045