David Louie Scholarship
David Louie
This scholarship is closed
About
A $2,000 award for Northwestern University students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. The scholarship is restricted to full-time Northwestern/Medill students, with a preference for applicants of Asian American descent. Winners receive the monetary award and an invitation to RTDNA Foundation events in Washington, D.C. Applicants must submit work samples, a cover letter, a resume, and a letter of recommendation.
Who can apply
Be attending Northwestern University
“Must be attending Northwestern University”
Be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the time the scholarship is awarded
“Students who will be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism”
Be enrolled full-time
“Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors in good standing.”
Be studying or working in the United States
“Eligibility is open to students and professionals studying or working in the United States”
Be pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism
“Students who will be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism”
Preference for students of Asian American descent · preferred
“preference for applicants of Asian American descent”
Pursue a career in radio, television, or digital journalism
“Scholarships are open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.”
Applicants may submit only one scholarship or fellowship application (applying for more than one will disqualify)
“Individuals can apply for only one scholarship or fellowship opportunity, so please read carefully. Individuals who apply for more than one will be disqualified.”
Essay prompts
- 1.Cover letter Discuss current and past journalism experience Describe how you intend to use the funds Discuss your choice to pursue a career in journalism