Association of Electronic Journalists

4121 Plank Rd., Ste. 512
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Ph: (202)659-6510
Fax: (202)223-4007
E-mail: barbarac@rtnda.org
URL:http://www.rtnda.org

Association of Electronic Journalists President's Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently enrolled as college sophomores, juniors, and seniors in good standing. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

N.S. Beinstock Fellowships (Undergraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To recognize a promising minority journalist in radio or television news. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be journalism students or senior broadcast news and mid-career professionals. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the completed application form and completed requirements.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form. Applicants must submit a resume; a cover letter with the reasons for seeking a fellowship and how the award will be used; a letter of recommendation from the news manager; a sample of the best work relevant to the fellowship, not exceeding 15 minutes on audio (cassette or CD) or video (VHS or DVD), and accompanied by scripts. International applications must include a full English translation. Deadline: May 12. Contact: 202-467-5205; staceys@rtnda.org.

Ed Bradley Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism; to promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled in radio and television news. Applicants must be full-time college students with at least one full year of college remaining whose career objective is to enter into the electronic journalism field. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing their journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues;

a one-page statement explaining why they seek a career in electronic journalism; a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Broadcast News Management Fellowships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To send journalists of color to leadership and management training programs. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be senior broadcast news and mid-career professionals. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit an application form. Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her supervisor. Contact: melaniel@rtnda.org; 202-467-5218.

Michelle Clark Fellowships (Undergraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To honor women journalists in television news. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be journalism students or senior broadcast news and midcareer professionals. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the completed application form and completed requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form. Applicants must submit a resume; a cover letter with the reasons for seeking a fellowship and how the award will be used; a letter of recommendation from the news manager; a sample of the best work relevant to the fellowship, not exceeding 15 minutes on audio (cassette or CD) or video (VHS or DVD) and accompanied by scripts. International applications must include a full English translation. Deadline: May 12. Contact: 202-467-5205; staceys@rtnda.org.

George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be journalism students at the University of Texas-Austin. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $6,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Ken Kashiwara Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled in radio and television news. Applicants must be full-time college students whose career objective is to enter the electronic journalism field. Applicants must have at least one full year of college remaining. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Jacque I. Minnotte Health Reporting Fellowships (Undergraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To recognize excellence in health or medical television and radio reporting. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be journalism students or senior broadcast news and mid-career professionals. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the completed application form and completed requirements.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form. Applicants must submit a resume; a cover letter with the reasons for seeking a fellowship and how the award will be used; a letter of recommendation from the news manager; a sample of the best work relevant to the fellowship, not exceeding 15 minutes on audio (cassette or CD) or video (VHS or DVD) and accompanied by scripts. International applications must include a full English translation. Deadline: May 12. Contact: 202-467-5205; staceys@rtnda.org.

Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be students pursuing a career as a sports reporter in television or radio. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing and strong writing skills.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Nike Reynolds Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently enrolled in journalism school and have good writing abilities, excellent grades, and a dedication to the news business. Applicants must have strong interest in pursuing electronic journalism. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Abe Schecter Graduate Scholarships (Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be pursuing careers in radio and television news. Applicants must be full-time college students whose career objective is to enter the electronic journalism field. Applicants must be enrolled in college and in good standing. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Applicants must submit one example showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Carole Simpson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. To encourage and help minority students overcome hurdles along their career path. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled in radio and television news; applicants must be full-time college students whose career objective is to enter the electronic journalism field and who have at least one full year of college remaining. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Pete Wilson Graduate Scholarships (Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicant must be pursuing a career in radio and television news. Applicant must be a graduate or undergraduate student in the San Francisco Bay area, whose career objective is to enter the electronic journalism field. Applicant must be enrolled in college and be in good standing. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $4,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Applicants must submit one example showing their journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why the applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor explaining applicant is a good candidate for an award. Contact: stacey@rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.

Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To help RTNDF members embody and uphold the standards of ethical journalism. To promote leadership in the newsroom. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students who plan to work in the electronic journalism field in the San Francisco Bay area. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic standing.

Funds Avail.: $4,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form and provide evidence proving that he/she is currently enrolled. Applicants must submit one to three examples showing journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes of editing and producing, and a list of colleagues; a one-page statement explaining why applicant seeks a career in electronic journalism; and a letter of reference from the dean or faculty sponsor. Contact: stacey@ rtnda.org; 202-467-5205.