October 22, 2026

Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship

RTDNA Foundation · Direct application

$2,000

Eligibility

Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate journalism students from the San Francisco Bay Area, or attending a Bay Area college or university, who demonstrate commitment to ethical journalism may apply.

The recipient receives $2,000 plus an invitation to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards in Washington, D.C. with travel support.

Applications open September 9 and are due October 22 annually through the RTDNA Foundation online application.

Established in 2007, the award honors the late San Francisco broadcast journalist Pete Wilson.

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