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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 and identify as students of color may apply.
One $2,000 scholarship is awarded, plus an invitation to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards in Washington, D.C.
Apply through RTDNA's online portal with work samples, a cover letter, resume, and recommendation. Apply for only one RTDNA opportunity.
The Carole Simpson Scholarship was established to help students overcome hurdles on the path to careers in electronic journalism.
The RTDNF Carole Simpson 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: 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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