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 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.