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Avg. Amount Awarded
211
Days
January 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship

Description

The Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship was established by the RTDNA Foundation Board of Trustees in honor of Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield. This fellowship is awarded to a reporter or producer in radio, television or digital news engaged in covering national defense and security. In addition to the $1,000 award, winners are invited to attend 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...

Amount Details

$1,000
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Eligibility Requirements

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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