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Presidents Scholarship

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

This scholarship was established in honor of former RTDNA Presidents Theodore Koop, Bruce Dennis, James McCulla, John Salisbury, Bruce Palmer, Dick Cheverton, Jim Byron, Ben Chatfield and John Hogan. The award benefits undergraduate students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Students must be enrolled full-time and in good standing when scholarships are awarded.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores or above in good standing when scholarships are awarded
  • Major/Career:
    Pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media
  • Miscellaneous:
    Students may apply for only one RTDNF scholarship, and past RTDNF scholarship winners are not eligible.
  • Other Benefits:
    An invitation to the Excellence in Journalism conference.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendationFrom a professor, advisor, or supervisorAddressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    URL links to 3-5 work samplesWork samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news piecesWork samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
  • Other Materials:
    Complete the online application form;Cover letter.

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