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Cox Broadcasting Washington Bureau Internship
The Cox Broadcasting Washington Bureau is looking for energetic, experienced and self-motivated college or graduate students for fall, spring and summer internships. We want people who are training for broadcast journalism careers as producers, reporters, photographers or editors. As a Cox intern, we expect you to help our reporters and producers by researching story ideas, setting up and conducting interviews on Capitol Hill, and pulling sound bites. You will support the newsroom by learning our stations and lawmakers, writing copy, and answering phone calls. We help you produce a resume tape that includes a stand-up montage and at least three packages. To do this, we give you access to our editing equipment, video and interviews. You’ll learn how to edit and you’ll work with our photographers to shoot your stand-ups. Our reporters and producers will work with you on writing, interviewing and delivery. If you are interested in television news production (shooting, editing, audio, lighting) you can also work with our photographers and editors on these skills. The Cox bureau is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We turn stories for our 10 local news stations across the country. Our internship is unpaid and you must provide proof of college/graduate school credit to be considered. We require interns to work at least two days and priority is given to those available additional days. To apply, email Catherine Reynolds at catherine.reynolds@coxtv.com and attach your resume and cover letter. Tell us about your experience in television news and what part of the business interests you most. Also, include the days you are available to work and when you would begin/end your internship. Finally, include the name of your university, the professor who will be giving you credit for the internship and a phone number where you can be reached.
Contact: Catherine Reynolds
E-mail: catherine.reynolds@coxtv.com
Deadline: July 1 for Fall; November 1 for Spring; April 1 for Summer

Knight Fellowships for Professional Journalists
The John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University are open to outstanding mid-career journalists. Broadcast candidates are urged to apply. Reporters, editors, news managers, anchors, photographers, producers, editorial cartoonists, website gurus and more are eligible. Fellows take Stanford classes and attend special seminars in a nine-month, non-degree program of their own design. Twelve U.S. fellows and up to eight international fellows are selected each year. Stipend is $60,000 plus Stanford tuition and supplements for housing, child care, books and health insurance. U.S. candidates must have at least seven years' experience; five years for internationals. All activities of the program are open to spouses and partners of fellows.
Contact: Dawn Garcia
Phone: 650.723.4937
Email: knight-info@lists.stanford.edu
Web: http://knight.stanford.edu
Deadline: 12/15/2007 for International entries; 2/1/2008 for U.S. entries

Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism
The Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism spotlight news and information that is more than multimedia journalism. They reward novel efforts to involve citizens actively in public issues, to invite their participation and to create entry points that stir their imagination and engagement. Honored are pioneering approaches to journalism that spur non-traditional interactions and that have an impact on a community. Entries could consist of online news experiences, news games, novel uses of cell phones, webcams, iPods, computer kiosks, new uses of software, content management systems and other advances in interactive or participatory journalism. Entries may also demonstrate simple efforts that notably connect in new ways with a community. Entries must consist of journalism content created by a bona fide news-producing initiative. Individuals must have been affiliated with such initiatives at the time of publication to enter. The contest is open to all news efforts originating between May 1, 2006, and June 12, 2007. See guidelines at www.j-lab.org. The Knight Foundation has funded a $10,000 grand prize and up to $6,000 in special distinction awards to be given at the judges’ discretion. They are administered by J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism. New this year: a citizen media award.
Contact: Jan Schaffer
Phone: 301.985.4020
E-mail: news@j-lab.org
Web: http://www.j-lab.org
Deadline: 6/13/ 2007

National Press Club Consumer Journalism Awards
The Consumer Journalism Awards (print, television, radio) recognize excellence in reporting on consumer topics, especially solution- or strategic-oriented pieces that prompt action. Candidates may enter a single article or broadcast, or a series of related articles; no more than five examples if the entry is a continuing column or broadcast feature. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2006.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Consumer Journalism Awards
The Consumer Journalism Awards (print, television, radio) recognize excellence in reporting on consumer topics, especially solution- or strategic-oriented pieces that prompt action. Candidates may enter a single article or broadcast, or a series of related articles; no more than five examples if the entry is a continuing column or broadcast feature. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2006.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Dennis Feldman Fellowship
The Dennis Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Students is awarded to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in journalism. Applicants must have applied or enrolled in an accredited graduate journalism program. Award: $5,000 (one-year stipend).
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.7599
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 5/1/2007

National Press Club Robin Goldstein Award for Washington Regional Reporting
The Robin Goldstein Award for Washington Regional Reporting (print/online) honors reporters who demonstrate excellence and versatility in Washington from a local angle. Eligibility: Entrants may submit up to six pieces that demonstrate a diverse body of work. Articles must be printed in daily newspapers (or online versions of daily newspapers) and must have appeared or been published in 2006. No entry fee. Award: $1,000.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence
The Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence (print/online, television) recognizes excellence in reporting on diplomatic and foreign-policy issues. Eligibility: Single article or broadcast, or series of related stories, that break fresh ground or bring clarity and understanding of foreign-policy issues to the American public. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2006. Award: $500 for each category.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism
Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism (print, online) honors excellence and objectivity in political coverage by reporters 34 years old or younger. Entrants must be under 35 years old when the entry was published. No entry fee. Award: $1,000.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Robert L. Kozik Award for Environmental Reporting
The Robert L. Kozik Award for Environmental Reporting (print/online, television) recognizes excellence in environmental reporting at the local, national or international level. Special consideration is given for work that helped expose or correct environmental threats. Eligibility: Full-time professional journalists, not necessarily environmental reporters. Entries must have had impact or have prompted correction of an environmental problem. No entry fee. Award: $500 award and Kozik medal for each category.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Newsletter Journalism Award
The National Press Club Newsletter Journalism Award for best analytical or interpretive reporting piece is given for the single story or series of related stories that best explain a situation in a way that makes it most understandable or useful to the reader. The National Press Club Newsletter Journalism Award for best exclusive is given for the story that exemplifies the tradition of hard news or investigative reporting. Evidence of exclusivity must be demonstrated. Entries must be published by an independent newsletter and serve the audience and mission of the newsletter. No entry fee. Award: $2,000 award for each category.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Online Journalism Awards
The two National Press Club Online Journalism Awards recognize the journalism sites that best demonstrate the use of new media to educate and inform the public, as well as a distinguished online contribution by an individual. Eligibility: Up to five stories published on the Internet or an online service aimed at the general public. Entries must have appeared online in 2006. No entry fee. Award: $1,000 for each category.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Persina Scholarship
The National Press Club Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism is awarded to talented minority high school graduates who will be majoring in journalism as undergraduates. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or better, and must have applied to or been accepted by a college or university for the upcoming year. Award: $20,000 college scholarship (awarded over four years).
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.7599
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 3/1/2007

National Press Club Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism
The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism (print, television, book, online or single entry/body of work) recognizes excellence in examining the role and work of the news media. Entrants must focus on criticism of journalistic practices or reporting on the industry and offer constructive suggestions for how to fix the problem cited. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2006. No entry fee. Award: $1,000 for each category.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics
The Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics (print/online) emphasizes excellence and objectivity in coverage of the problems faced by the elderly. Entrants may submit one or more pieces on a consistent topic and must demonstrate a clear knowledge of geriatric issues and the health-care industry. No entry fee. Award: $2,000.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Club Washington Correspondence Award
Washington Correspondence Award (print/online) focuses on Washington reporting events, issues and politics of importance to a city, state or region. This award is for a single report or series on one topic, not for national reporting, nor for a body of work. Entrants must demonstrate a clear knowledge of how Washington works and what it means to the folks back home. No entry fee. Award: $1,000.
Contact: Joann Booze
Phone: 202.662.8744
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web: http://press.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

National Press Foundation Seminars
National Press Foundation four-day seminars are free programs offered each month to broadcast, print and online journalists on variety of subjects. They are usually located in Washington. Check website for details. Award: seminar, travel and lodging. Deadline: about six weeks before each program.
Contact: Donna Washington
Phone: 202.663.7285
E-mail: npf@nationalpress.org
Web: http://www.nationalpress.org

National Television Academy – San Francisco/Northern California Chapter
Three $3,000 college scholarships: the Sheldon “Shelly” Fay Videography Scholarship, Peter J. Marino, Jr. Television Production Scholarship and Abrazos & Books/Rigo Chacon Reporting Scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a broadcasting program in Northern California; Reno, NV; or Hawaii and have a minimum of one year before graduation. Complete information is available on our website.
Contact: Darryl Compton
Phone: 650.341.7786
Fax: 650.372.0279
E-mail: darryl@emmysf.tv
Web: http://www.emmysf.tv
Deadline: 4/1/2007

Native American Journalists Association Awards
NAJA Awards honor excellence in print, photography, radio, television and new media published or broadcast between January 1 and December 31. Entry fees: $10 per entry. An application and rules/eligibility requirements will be posted online. Award: certificate.
Contact: Kim Baca
Phone: 605.677.5282
E-mail: info@naja.com
Web: http://www.naja.com
Deadline: 2/1/2007

Native American Journalists Association Fellowships
NAJA Professional Development Fellowships are intended to assist two mid-career Native American journalists seeking to enhance and develop their journalistic skills. Awards: $500 and $1,000. Deadlines: June 1 and January 1. Visit website for details.
Contact: Kim Baca
Phone: 605.677.5282
E-mail: info@naja.com
Web: http://www.naja.com

Native American Journalists Association Scholarships
NAJA Scholarships provide support to Native American students pursuing a journalism or communications career. Award: $5000 per year. Visit our website for details.
Contact: Kim Baca
Phone: 605.677.5282
E-mail: info@naja.com
Web: http://www.naja.com

New Voices Community News Grants
New Voices is a pioneering program to seed innovative community news ventures in the U.S. New Voices is helping to fund the start-up of 40 micro-local news projects over four years and support them with two educational websites. Ten projects will receive funding in 2007. Each project may receive as much as $17,000 in grants. J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism invites U.S. nonprofit groups and education organizations to apply for funding to launch new community news ventures. Eligible for funding under the New Voices project are 501(c) 3 organizations and education institutions, including civic groups, community organizations, public broadcasters, schools, colleges and universities. New this year: Preference will be given to up to three projects from former Knight newspaper communities.
Funding is available for start-up news initiatives only. Ongoing efforts are not eligible to apply unless they are proposing a new venture.
Contact: Jan Schaffer
Phone: 301.985.4020
E-mail: news@j-learning.org
Web: http://www.j-lab.org
Deadline: 2/20/2007

NorCal RTNDA Awards
The Radio-Television News Directors Association of Northern California’s 24th Annual NorCal RTNDA Awards recognizes excellence in electronic journalism in Northern California and Reno, NV, from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. The two divisions are Division AA: Markets 1-50 and Division A: Markets 51 and up. Categories: news broadcast, live or breaking news, investigative reporting, multi-part series, news reporting, feature reporting light and serious, specialty reporting, sports segment/feature, weather segment/feature, traffic reporting, newswriting, one-person news department, reporter-photographer-editor, use of sound, news photographer, videotape editing and website. Award plaques presented at NorCal RTNDA Convention.
Contact: Darryl Compton
Phone: 650.341.9978
E-mail: darryl@norcalrtnda.com
Web: http://www.norcalrtnda.com
Deadline: 7/15/2006

NY State Broadcasters Association/NY Network Media Internship
This spring semester program is for broadcast journalism and communication juniors, seniors and grad students. Interns get practical experience reporting alongside the professional Capital Press Corps—writing, shooting and editing authentic news stories from the governor’s office, Senate, State Assembly and other government venues. Intern stories (no stand-ups or V/Os) are distributed via satellite to every TV station in New York and interns’ home campuses. This internship adds value to students’ resumes and provides a real “reel” of their work. Up to 15 hours of credit can be certified with local campus approval. No stipends.
Contact: Jim Brennan
Phone: 518.443.5333
E-mail: brennanj@nyn.suny.edu
Web: http://www.nyn.suny.edu
Deadline: 11/15/2007

Ohio State University School of Journalism and Communication
Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism Fellowships are offered to mid-career journalists with at least five years of experience and a special interest in public affairs reporting. Fellows earn $20,000 for six months while working on a public affairs project they can take back to their own news organization or publish in another outlet. Tuition and other benefits are provided.
Contact: Debra Jasper
Phone: 614.247.6686
E-mail: Jasper.1@osu.edu
Web: http://www.kiplingerprogram.org
Deadline: 7/24/2007

Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism
If you know of news organizations or journalists who encourage public trust in the media by courageously practicing the highest standards of their profession in the face of political or economic pressures, they may be eligible for an ethics award from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Distinguished judges will select the 2006 winners. News organizations are honored, and cash awards are given to individual and university/college media. Past winners include Jay Harris, Voice of America; D’Anne Hamilton and Nellie Moore (Native Voice Communications); KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO); and The Union Democrat (Sonora, CA). Visit the website for more details.
Contact: Marilyn Milne
Phone: 888.644.7989
E-mail: payneawards@jcomm.uoregon.edu
Web: http://payneawards.uoregon.edu
Deadline: 2/26/2007

Peabody Awards
The Peabody Awards recognize outstanding achievement in electronic media, including radio, television and cable. The competition is open to entries produced for alternative means of electronic distribution, including corporate video, educational media, home-video release, web and CD-ROM. Programs that receive the Peabody Award and that address topics in health and medicine are eligible for further recognition with the Peabody/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award.
Contact: Noel Holston
Phone: 706.542.8983
E-mail: nholston@uga.org
Web: http://www.peabody.uga.edu
Deadline: 1/17/2007

Daniel Pearl Fellowships
The Daniel Pearl Fellowships will be awarded to two deserving journalists who “exemplify the spirit and professionalism of its namesake” with six-month placements in American newsrooms, where the recipient will be introduced to all facets of U.S. print media operations. Fellowships are offered to young print journalists from 26 Muslim countries (listed at www.pressfellowships.org). Applicants must be fluent in English, have at least three years of reporting experience, be employed at a nongovernmental publication in their own countries and be committed to sharing their knowledge with other journalists at home. Application materials must include a two-page essay explaining how their career goals match the mission and spirit of Daniel Pearl.
Contact: Susan Albrecht
Phone: 202.737.4414
E-mail: info@pressfellowships.org
Web: http://www.pressfellowships.org
Deadline: 9/1/2007

Population Institute
The Population Institute’s Global Media Award recognizes excellence in population reporting. Please visit the website for entry guidelines. Winners are awarded a study tour. Entry deadline varies.
Contact: Sujata Chakraborty
Phone: 202.544.3300
E-mail: web@populationinstitute.org
Web: http://www.populationinstitute.org

The Poynter Institute Fellowships
A limited number of fellowships for Poynter seminars will be available for those in need of assistance. Applicants seeking financial assistance should attach a letter to their application form stating the particular aid they are seeking (tuition and housing waiver and/or help with travel costs) and explaining why their organization is unable to pay if they are selected.
Contact: Paul Pohlman
Phone: 888.769.6837
Fax: 727.456.2358
E-mail: ppohlman@poynter.org
Web: http://www.poynter.org

Press Club of Atlantic City Best of Show Awards
The awards honor one of the National Headliner Award winners in each of these categories: radio, television, print and photography. The awards honor journalistic merit in the communications industry. Awards are presented in more than 50 categories, including reporting, public service and documentary, for stories published or aired in the previous calendar year by radio and TV stations, networks and syndicates. The entry form is on the website listed below. Award: $1,500 per category and a plaque.
Contact: Michael Schurman
Phone: 609.646.8896
E-mail: infoheadliners@aol.com
Web: http://www.nationalheadlinersawards.com
Deadline: 1/12/2007

RFK Journalism Awards for Professional, College and High School Journalists
The RFK Journalism Awards honor outstanding reporting of problems of the disadvantaged. Known among the press as the “poor people’s Pulitzers,” the winners have covered such diverse issues as child abuse, juvenile crime, and discrimination against people living with AIDS. Entries must be published or broadcast for the first time in 2006. Awards may be made in five categories of journalistic coverage: print (newspaper or magazine), cartoon, television, radio and photography. International prizes also may be awarded in each of these categories. A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the entry judged most outstanding in each category. Prizes will be announced in the spring of 2007, and winners will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
Contact: Debbie Pellish
Phone: 202.463.7575
E-mail: pellish@rfkmemorial.org
Web: http://www.rfkmemorial.org
Deadline: 1/19/2007

RIAS Berlin German/American Production Grants
Occasional grants are available to support radio and television production addressing contemporary issues that involve German/American relations. Award: $5,000-$15,000.
Contact: Jon Ebinger
Phone: 202.467.5250
E-mail: jon@rtndf.org
Web: http://www.rtndf.org

RIAS Berlin Radio, TV and New Media Awards
In recognition of excellence in radio, television or multimedia reporting that addresses German/Ameri-can relations in the fields of politics, economics, social issues, culture or current affairs. Programs must have aired or been posted on websites between January 1 and December 31, 2006. As much as $30,000 will be shared among winners in each category, along with round-trip transportation and accommodations to the awards ceremony in Berlin this coming June.
Contact: Jon Ebinger
Phone: 202.467.5250
E-mail: jon@rtndf.org
Web: http://www.rtndf.org
Deadline: 1/15/2007

Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism
The Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism, presented annually by the College of Communications at Penn State, recognizes distinguished contributions to the improvement of print and broadcast journalism through responsible analysis or critical evaluation. Work nominated for the award evaluates news media coverage of significant issues or subjects. Entries for the current contribution encompass work that was broadcast or published in 2006. The prize is $1,000, presented during a ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington.
Contact: Steve Sampsell
Phone: 814.865.8801
E-mail: sws102@psu.edu
Web: http://www.comm.psu.edu/bart/index.html
Deadline: 1/31/2007

RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Awards
The Radio-Television News Directors Association has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Murrow’s pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name. Award recipients demonstrate the excellence that Murrow made a standard for the electronic news profession. Entries can be made in 14 categories, including website. Television and radio station entries are judged by market size and region, with regional finalists automatically considered for the national award. Networks, syndications and program services also are eligible. Award: trophy or plaque.
Contact: Nicole Newsome
Phone: 800.80.RTNDA
E-mail: awards@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org
Deadline: 1/31/2007

RTNDA/UNITY Award
The Radio-Television News Directors Association honors outstanding achievements in the coverage of diversity issues with the RTNDA/UNITY Award. The award is part of the covenant RTNDA has adopted with UNITY: Journalists of Color to achieve diversity in the newsroom through developing news content and editorial staffs that reflect the changing face of America. The purpose of the award is to encourage and showcase journalistic excellence in covering issues of race and ethnicity. It is presented annually to news organizations that show an ongoing commitment to covering the cultural diversity of the communities they serve.
Contact: Nicole Newsome
Phone: 800.80.RTNDA
E-mail: awards@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org
Deadline: 1/31/2007

RTNDF Ed Bradley $10,000 Scholarship
The late Ed Bradley, 60 Minutes correspondent at CBS News, was once a teacher and made a switch to journalism. Bradley spoke of introducing deserving minority students to the communications career field and endowed this $10,000 annual award under the banner of RTNDF. All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be full-time college students whose career objective is electronic journalism and who have at least one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study. Preference given to undergraduate students of color.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/minority.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF $2,500 N.S. Bienstock Fellowship
This award was established in early 1999 by N.S. Bienstock Inc. owners Richard Leibner and Carole Cooper. N.S. Bienstock has been the leading agency for representation of electronic journalists and reality-based programming for more than 35 years and is a longtime member of RTNDA. This fellowship recognizes a promising minority journalist in radio or television news management. RTNDF awards four cash fellowships to journalists in radio and television with fewer than 10 years of experience. The recipient receives an expenses-paid trip to RTNDA@NAB.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/fellowships/minority.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF $1,000 Michele Clark Fellowship
RTNDF’s first fellowship is named for an early pioneer of women and minorities in television news, who was hired by CBS News as a correspondent in the early 1970s. Clark was killed in a plane crash while on assignment in 1972. Her family and colleagues at CBS sent money in lieu of flowers to create a fund in her name, endowing a permanent award for young, promising minority professionals in television or radio news. RTNDF awards four cash fellowships to journalists in radio and television with 10 or fewer years’ experience. The Clark fellowship includes an expenses-paid trip to RTNDA’s convention, RTNDA@NAB in Las Vegas.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/fellowships/minority.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson $6,000 Scholarship
George Foreman, television personality and former heavyweight champion, created this $6,000 annual scholarship to honor Lyndon B. Johnson. It was developed for a broadcast journalism student at the University of Texas-Austin. All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be full-time college students whose career objective is electronic journalism and who have at least one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Ken Kashiwahara $2,500 Scholarship
Ken Kashiwahara, retired ABC News bureau chief and correspondent, developed this $2,500 annual award in 1998 for aspiring minority journalists. His 23-year career with ABC includes coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, Ronald Reagan’s presidential bid and the Vietnam War. All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be full-time college students whose career objective is electronic journalism and who have at least one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study. Preference given to students of color.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Jacque Minnotte $2,000 Health Reporting Fellowship
This award was created to honor former news director and Medstar executive Jacque Minnotte, who died in 1993. This fellowship recognizes excellence in health or medical television and radio reporting. RTNDF awards four cash fellowships to journalists in radio and television with fewer than 10 years of experience.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/fellowships/beat.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF $1,000 Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship
This award was created by the RTNDF Board of Trustees in honor of the people whose names it bears. Barney and Vada served in World War II, and both had illustrious military careers. Barney’s impressive career included a stint as a Hollywood studio publicist, World War II Army and postwar Air Force public relations officer, author, lecturer, businessman and philanthropist who founded more than 40 private foundations, including RTNDF. This award recognizes excellence in coverage of national defense and security issues by a reporter or producer. RTNDF awards four cash fellowships to journalists in radio and television with fewer than 10 years of experience.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/fellowships/beat.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Lou and Carole Prato $1,000 Sports Reporting Scholarship
Lou Prato was RTNDA treasurer from 1981 to 2001 and continues to serve as secretary of RTNDF’s Board of Trustees. Prato’s friends and colleagues have endowed an RTNDF scholarship in honor of Lou and his wife, Carole. The scholarship will offer a $1,000 tuition grant to a student with strong writing skills who is planning a career as a sports reporter in television or radio. All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be full-time college students whose career objective is electronic journalism and who have at least one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF President’s $2,500 Scholarships
Two awards are given annually in honor of former RTNDA presidents Theodore Koop, Bruce Dennis, James McCulla, John Salisbury, Bruce Palmer, Dick Cheverton, Jim Byron, Ben Chatfield and John Hogan. Only currently enrolled college sophomores, juniors and seniors in good standing are eligible to apply.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtndf.org
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Mike Reynolds $1,000 Journalism Scholarship
Mike Reynolds, who died in 1988 of a brain tumor at age 45, was assignment editor and then managing editor at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA. Trustees of the fund to honor his memory require applicants for this award to be enrolled in journalism school and have good writing ability, excellent grades, a dedication to the news business, strong interest in pursuing a career in electronic journalism and a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Applicants should list media-related jobs held and contributions made to funding their own education. Preference given to an undergraduate student demonstrating need for financial assistance by indicating media-related jobs held and contribution made to funding his or her education.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Abe Schechter $2,000 Graduate Scholarship
Abe Schechter, a true pioneer of radio news, became the first VP of news for NBC. He began his career in newspapers, then moved to radio. During World War II, he became senior PR officer for General MacArthur. He eventually returned to NBC where he helped create the Today show. From there, he became part owner of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In the 1960s Schechter, along with RTNDF trustee George Glazer, founded a PR firm that was subsequently sold to Hill & Knowlton. Schechter and his wife died in a car accident in 1970, and this $2,000 scholarship was set up in his memory. Applicant must be an incoming or full-time graduate student. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/graduate.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

RTNDF Carole Simpson $2,000 Scholarship
Carole Simpson, ABC News senior correspondent, created this annual $2,000 award to encourage minority students and help them overcome hurdles along their career path. Besides honoring those with talent, Simpson is strict about her applicants meeting requirements in tenacity, determination and ambition to excel. All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Candidates must be full-time college students whose career objective is electronic journalism and who have at least one full year of college remaining. To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study.
Contact: Melanie Lo
Phone: 202.467.5218
Email: melaniel@rtnda.org
Web: http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml
Deadline: 5/8/2007

Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Applications are being accepted for the 2006–2007 academic year from U.S. journalists working in print or broadcast with a minimum of five years of full-time experience. Reporters, editors and freelancers are welcome to apply. Fellows will take classes, attend special seminars, take field trips and engage in independent study at a university renowned for its environmental science and policy studies. The fellowship includes a nine-month stipend of $44,000.
Contact: Len Ackland
Phone: 303.492.4114
E-mail: cej@colorado.edu
Web: http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej
Deadline: 3/1/2007
Scripps Howard Foundation
National Journalism Awards are given annually to honor excellence in journalism in 17 categories: public service reporting, web reporting, human interest writing, environmental reporting, editorial writing, commentary, photojournalism, business/economics reporting, broadcast journalism, editorial cartooning, distinguished service to the First Amendment, investigative reporting, Washington reporting, college cartoonist, journalism teacher and journalism administrator. The entry fee is $50, except for distinguished service, journalism teacher and college cartoonist categories. Trophies and $195,000 in total prizes will be awarded. Rules and entry forms are on the website. Postmark deadline January 31, 2007. Winners will be announced in March.
Contact: Sue Porter
Phone: 800.888.3000 ext: 3030
Fax: 513.977.3800
E-mail: porters@scripps.com
Web: http://www.scripps.com/foundation
Deadline: 1/31/2007

Society of Environmental Journalists Awards for Reporting on the Environment
SEJ is pleased to issue a call for entries for the Society of Environmental Journalists Awards for Reporting on the Environment, recognizing the very best journalism on environmental subjects in newspapers, magazines and newsletters and on television, radio and the Internet. First-place winners receive $1,000. The competition rewards excellent work from news outlets of all sizes. Submitted work must have been aired or published between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007. Reporters from all beats are encouraged to enter their best work on environmental subjects.
Contact: Chris Rigel
Phone: 215.884.8174
E-mail: crigel@sej.org
Web: http://www.sej.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

Society of Environmental Journalists Fellowships for U.S. Journalists of Color
SEJ’s 2007 Fellowships Program for Journalists of Color is sponsored in conjunction with the Earth and Environmental Science Journalism Program of Columbia University and the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory. The objective of the fellowship is to strengthen the understanding of the Earth and environment among populations underrepresented in the geosciences by improving the quality and quantity of coverage in the media that reaches these communities. A limited number of full and partial fellowships will be awarded to U.S. minority journalists to underwrite airfare, shared lodging and registration for SEJ’s Annual Conference.
Contact: Esteban Romero
Phone: 215.884.8174
E-mail: eromero@sej.org
Web: http://www.sej.org
Deadline: 4/1/2007

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
The Mark of Excellence Awards for Student Journalists recognize excellence in college student journalism from the previous calendar year (January 1–December 31). The awards offer 43 categories in radio, television, newspaper, magazine, photography and online student college journalism. Regional winners are honored at SPJ regional conferences, and national winners will be honored at the SPJ National Convention.
Contact: Heather Porter
Phone: 317.927.8000 ext. 204
E-mail: awards@spj.org
Web: http://www.spj.org
Deadline: 1/23/2007

Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Awards
The Sigma Delta Chi Awards honor the best in professional journalism from the previous calendar year. Plaques are awarded in the areas of newspaper/wire services, magazines, art/graphics, radio, television, newsletters, research and online reporting. One first-place winner is selected in each category. Winners are announced in the spring and honored at a banquet in Washington in July. Entries must be accompanied by an entry fee and cover letter. Complete information and entry form are available online (www.spj.org) or by calling 317.927.8000.
Contact: Heather Porter
Phone: 317.927.8000 ext. 204
E-mail: awards@spj.org
Web: http://www.spj.org
Deadline: 2/6/2006

South Asian Journalists Association Journalism Awards
SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, offers a unique set of prizes. The SAJA Journalism Awards (including the Daniel Pearl Reporting Prize) honor work by U.S. and Canadian media outlets in their coverage of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.) and of South Asians in North America. You don’t have to be South Asian to enter. Every major North American media outlet enters our contest; make sure yours does too. We have categories for broadcast, new media, print and photography.
Contact: Sreenath Sreenivasan
Phone: 212.854.5979
E-mail: saja@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.saja.org/awards.html
Deadline: 3/15/2007

South Asian Journalists Association Scholarships
SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, offers three sets of scholarships for promising high school, college and graduate students of South Asian origin (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, etc.) interested in journalism careers. We give away $2,000 per year.
Contact: Sreenath Sreenivasan
Phone: 212.854.5979
E-mail: ss221@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.saja.org/scholarships.html
Deadline: 1/20/2007

U.S.-Japan Media Fellows Program
Sponsored by Japan Society, the U.S.-Japan Media Fellows program selects four mid-career American journalists each year for two-month residencies in Japan. The award includes round-trip airfare, domestic travel expenses, interpreter fees (limited amount), a per diem and administrative assistance. Call for entries deadline is Spring 2007.
Contact: Betty Borden
Phone: 212.715.1214
Fax: 212.755.6752
E-mail: fellowship@japansociety.org
Web: http://www.japansociety.org/education/fellowship.cfm

Unity Awards in Media
The Unity Awards in Media recognize print and broadcast journalism that deals with minority people or issues that impact marginalized populations. Categories for General and Minority Audience Media.
Contact: Don Govang
Phone: 573.681.5195
E-mail: govangd@lincolnu.edu
Web: http://www.lincolnu.edu/~unity
Deadline: 3/1/2007

University of Colorado at Boulder Fellowships
Fellowships and assistantships for graduate study. Varying stipends for students in master’s program. We are committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Contact: Ruth Bracey, Graduate Secretary
Phone: 303.492.5008
E-mail: ruth.bracey@colorado.edu
Web: http://www.colorado.edu/journalism

University of Virginia Batten Media Fellowship
The Batten Media Fellowship allows professionals engaged in all aspects of the media to pursue an MBA degree at the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration. Each year up to three media professionals may be selected as Batten Media Fellows. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have at least three full-time years of employment in the news media, be offered admission through the standard admissions process, and complete a Batten Media Fellow’s application, including special interviews. Award: Full tuition and partial stipend for living expenses.
Contact: Amanda Mills
E-mail: ahs4c@virginia.edu
Web: http://www.darden.edu/financialaid/meritsch.htm
Deadline: 1/11/2007

World Hunger Year
The Harry Chapin Media Awards honor print and electronic media for their outstanding coverage that positively impacts hunger, poverty and self-reliance. The awards also honor work that focuses on the causes of hunger and poverty and the forces creating self-reliance. This includes work on economic inequality and insecurity, unemployment, homelessness, domestic and international policies and their reform, community empowerment, sustainable development, food production, agriculture, nutrition and the struggle for land. An application form is on our website. The entry fee is $25 per submission. Award: $2,500.
Contact: Lisa Ann Batitto
Phone: 212.629.0853
E-mail: media@worldhungeryear.org
Web: http://www.worldhungeryear.org
Deadline: 2/2/2007