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Pete Wilson Scholarship

The Radio Television Digital News Association

This scholarship was started in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The award was designed to benefit undergraduate or graduate journalism students from the San Francisco Bay area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area. Applicants must be committed to ethical and responsible journalism.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time graduate students good standing when scholarships are awarded.
  • College:
    Must be from or studying in the San Francisco Bay area
  • Major/Career:
    The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student and pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Students may apply for only one RTDNF scholarship, and past RTDNF scholarship winners are not eligible.
  • Other Benefits:
    An invitation to the Excellence in Journalism conference.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendationFrom a professor, advisor, or supervisorAddressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    URL links to 3-5 work samplesWork 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:
    A completed online application;Cover Letter.

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