RTDNA Foundation Ed Bradley Scholarship

Here are the general eligibility criteria based on the scholarship’s past guidelines:

• Citizenship: The scholarship is typically open to U.S. citizens or legal residents.
• Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the United States. They should be pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field.
• Interest in Broadcast Journalism: The scholarship is specifically aimed at students who aspire to a career in broadcast journalism. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in television or radio news.
• Academic Standing: Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) as specified in the scholarship guidelines. The specific GPA requirement may vary from year to year.
• Application Materials: Applicants are typically required to provide a completed application form, a cover letter, a resume, a statement of financial need, letters of recommendation, and samples of their work (such as news stories, audio or video clips, or multimedia projects) that demonstrate their journalistic abilities and potential.
• Diversity and Inclusion: The scholarship program encourages applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of the journalism profession. This may include candidates from underrepresented communities, such as racial or ethnic minorities.