The 2017 application period has been extended to June 30, 2017.
Scholarship Management System provided by WizeHive
The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student from the San Francisco Bay area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area who shares Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. The Pete Wilson Scholarship alternates each year between undergraduates and graduate applicants. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the 2017-2018 academic year and to a graduate student in the 2018-2019 academic year.
The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive $2,000 and an invitation to the Excellence in Journalism conference.
- Must be from or studying in the San Francisco Bay area
- Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism
- Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time undergraduate students good standing when scholarships are awarded
- Students may apply for only one RTDNF scholarship, and past RTDNF scholarship winners are not eligible.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the online application form, including:
- Contact information
- Experience
- URL links to 3-5 work samples
- Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces
- Work samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
- Upload the supplemental materials:
- Cover letter
- Discuss your current and past journalism experience
- Describe how you intend to use the funds
- Discuss your choice to pursue a career in journalism
- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- From a professor, advisor, or supervisor
- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
- Cover letter
PAST WINNERS
| 2015 | Max Darrow | Syracuse University |
| 2014 | Kevin Hume | University of California- Berkeley |
| 2013 | Talia Samelian | San Francisco State University |
| 2012 | Casey Capachi | University of California- Berkeley |
| Summer Dashe | Southern Methodist University | |
| 2011 | Jessica Savage | San Jose State University |
| Roberto Daza | University of California- Berkeley | |
| 2010 | Alyssa Fetini | Arizona State University |
| 2009 | Mandana Mofidi | City University London |
| 2008 | Molly Snyder Fink | University of California- Berkeley |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions
Application tips and checklist
CONTACT: If you have questions about scholarships and fellowships, please contact Karen Hansen: karenh@rtdna.org
