Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship

Radio Television Digital News Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
273
Days
January 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Pete Wilson Scholarship was established to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to a graduate journalism student from the San Francisco Bay area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area who shares Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. The Pete Wilson Scholarship is open to both undergraduates and graduate applicants. The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive $2,000 and an invitation to the RTDNA conference. Applicants must submit URL links to 3-5 work samples. A letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or supervisor must also be submitted. A cover letter discussing your current and past journalism experience, how you will use the funds, and your choice to pursue a career in journalism is also required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Radio Television Digital News Association for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of California
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in California
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism

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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