Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship

Radio Television Digital News Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
37
Days
October 22 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Description

The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or 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 undergraduate and graduate applicants. The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive monetary award and an invitation to Washington, D.C. Applicants must submit 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. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor. 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 a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of California
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in California
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism, TV/Radio Broadcasting

How to Apply

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Contact Sharli Davidson
Awards Coordinator
membership@rtdna.org
Tel: 317-413-0595 Address The National Press Building
529 14th Street, NW Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045