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College sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded who are pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism may apply. Preference is given to students from the University of Maryland and Howard University.
One $2,000 scholarship is awarded. Winners attend the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards with travel covered.
Apply through RTDNA's online portal with a cover letter, resume, three to five work samples, and one recommendation.
The RTDNA Lee Thornton Scholarship awards $2,000 (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: Undergraduate; Second year; Third year; Fourth year. 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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