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Undergraduate or graduate journalism students from the San Francisco Bay Area, or attending a Bay Area college or university, who share Pete Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism may apply. Undergraduates must be at least current sophomores.
One $2,000 scholarship is awarded, plus an invitation to the RTDNA Foundation First Amendment Awards.
Apply through RTDNA's online portal with work samples, a cover letter, resume, and recommendation. Apply for only one RTDNA opportunity.
The RTDNF Pete Wilson 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: Communication Journalism; United States. 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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