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Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

The Radio Television Digital News Association

Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship provides a $1,000 fund to an undergraduate student who is pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism. The scholarship was established in 2011 in honor of Lou Prato, who has been in service to RTDNA and RTDNF for more than 30 years.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is open to students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores or above in good standing when scholarships are awarded.
  • Major/Career:
    The applicants must be pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendation- From a professor, advisor, or supervisor- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    URL links to 3-5 work samples: Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news piecesWork samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicant must submit a Cover letter with the following: - Discuss your current and past journalism experience- Describe how you intend to use the funds- Discuss your choice to pursue a career in journalism- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee

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