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Students of color who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors when the award is granted, and who pursue radio, television, or digital journalism, may apply through RTDNA. One recipient receives $10,000.
Submit contact information, a resume, cover letter, three to five work-sample links, and one recommendation through RTDNA's unified portal. The winner is invited to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards in Washington, D.C., with travel covered. Ed Bradley, the CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent, established this scholarship in 1994 to support aspiring journalists.
The RTDNA Ed Bradley Scholarship awards $10,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is October 22, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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