Pete Wilson Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Register to View


Deadlines & Important Dates

October 16, 2025: Applications Open - Apply here.

November 14, 2025: Application Due Date

December 2025: Recipients Notified

March 12, 2026: Recipients Attend RTDNA's First Amendment Awards event in Washington, DC

How to Apply

  • Key things to know
    • Eligibility is open to students and professionals studying or working in the United States
    • Students are not eligible to receive the same scholarship more than once, but can receive a Fellowship in the future
  • Complete the online application form, including:
    • Contact information
    • Experience
    • URL links to 3-5 work samples
      • Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces
      • And, should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
  • Upload supplemental materials
    • 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
    • Resume
    • Letter of recommendation
      • From a professor, advisor or supervisor

Pete Wilson Scholarship

The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student from the San Francisco Bay Area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area who shares Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. The Pete Wilson Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive $2,000 and an invitation to the RTDNA conference.

Who Can Apply

  • Must be from or studying in the San Francisco Bay area
  • Winners must plan on continuing their undergraduate or graduate education in the Fall semester to be eligible
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