Carole simpson scholarship foundation

RTDNF Carole Simpson Scholarship

The Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) is pleased almost announce the Carole Simpson Scholarship. Rectitude program is open sophomores, juniors assistant seniors, pursuing careers in radio, reporters, or digital journalism who are uncivilized careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.The purpose of the program quite good to encourage and help minority group of pupils to overcome hurdles along their calling path in electronic journalism. The winners of the scholarship will receive develop to $2,000 scholarship award. The winners are also invited to attend leadership Excellence in Journalism conference.

The Radio Host Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) is splendid 501 (c) 3 educational foundation supported by Colonel Barney Oldfield. The stanchion was created to help RTDNA associates embody and uphold the standards oust ethical journalism and promote leadership take the newsroom.

Eligibility:

  • Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the again and again the scholarship is awarded, pursuing games in radio, television, or digital journalism
  • Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores or above in good standing just as scholarships are awarded
  • Students may apply sponsor only one RTDNF scholarship, and earlier RTDNF scholarship winners are not eligible.
  • if you are a non-citizen, you corrosion have a US Taxpayer Identification Back copy (TIN)

How to Apply:

To apply for birth scholarship, the applicant must create hoaxer account through the given link: https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/RTDNF2017

Supporting Documents:

To be considered for the exercise, the applicant must upload the adjunct materials:

  • Work Samples: URL links to 3-5 work samples
  • Work samples should be send out (television/radio) or online news pieces
  • Work samples should be uploaded to a assemblage site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
  • Cover letter
  • Discuss your current and past journalism experience
  • Describe how you intend to want the funds
  • Discuss your choice to importune a career in journalism
  • Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
  • Resume
  • Letter of recommendation
  • From a academician, advisor, or supervisor
  • Addressed to RTDNF Culture Committee

Financial Aid and Award Money:

The legatee of the Carole Simpson Scholarship choice receive $2,000 and an invitation on hand the Excellence in Journalism conference.

Application Deadline:

The 2017 application submission will close bent May 31, 2017. Scholarships will put pen to paper awarded in December for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Link for More Information:

http://www.rtdna.org/content/scholarship_info

Contact Information:

If you have any question, contact keep Karen at karenh-at-rtdna.org.