RTDNA Foundation
Lou & Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship
Established in 2001, this scholarship is awarded to a journalism student who brings Lou Prato's values of excellence in journalism to cover sports.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
October 22, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Last day to apply!
Sports ReportingRadio JournalismTelevision JournalismDigital Journalism
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be an officially enrolled, full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing at the time the scholarship is awarded
- Pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism with an active focus on sports reporting
- 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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Sources & verification
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- https://rtdna.secure-platform.com/scholarships
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