Lee Thornton Scholarship
RTDNA Foundation
This scholarship is closed
About
The Lee Thornton Scholarship is awarded to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. The recipient receives $2,000 and an invitation to Washington, D.C. Students from the University of Maryland and Howard University are given preference.
Part of the RTDNA Foundation's mission as the educational arm of RTDNA to award scholarships and fellowships to young journalists and support their education.
Who can apply
Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college at the time the scholarship is awarded.
“Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism”
Be enrolled full-time in good standing.
“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 or studies in radio, television, or digital journalism.
“Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism”
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