RTDNA Foundation
Bob Horner Scholarship
Established in 2020, this scholarship funds undergraduate journalism or communication students who intend to pursue careers emphasizing the use of video, including broadcast journalism, documentaries, and digital platforms.
Award
$2,500
Deadline
October 22, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Last day to apply!
JournalismCommunicationsBroadcast Journalism
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Undergraduate journalism or communication student
- Must be an officially enrolled, full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing at the time the scholarship is awarded
- Must intend to pursue a career in broadcast journalism or a journalism field emphasizing video (e.g., documentaries or digital platforms) with the intention to benefit the general public
- Studying in the United States
What you'll need
- Cover letter discussing: current and past journalism experience, how you intend to use the funds, and your choice to pursue a career in journalism
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or supervisor
- URL links to 3-5 work samples (broadcast or online news pieces uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.)
How to apply
- Access the online application portal at the provided application link.
- Complete the online form with contact details and journalism experience.
- Provide URL links to 3-5 broadcast or online news work samples.
- Upload required supplemental materials: cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation.
- Submit the application prior to the deadline. Note: Applying for more than one scholarship or fellowship will result in disqualification.
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