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Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship

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$2,000

Due: November 14, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards of $2000 each.

Description

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 recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive a monetary award and an invitation to the RTDNA conference. Applicants must submit the URL links to 3-5 work samples. Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces, and should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc. Applicants must also submit a cover letter, which discusses the applicant's current and past journalism experience, describes how the applicant intends to use the funds, and discusses the applicant's choice to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Radio Television Digital News Association for more information.

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Scholarship Type

Merit-based College Student