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Program

Mike Reynolds Journalism Scholarship
Organization

Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Mike Reynolds, who died in 1988 of a brain tumor at age 45, was assignment editor and then managing editor at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA. Trustees of the fund to honor his memory require applicants for this award to be enrolled in journalism school and have good writing ability, excellent grades, a dedication to the news business, strong interest in pursuing a career in electronic journalism and a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Applicants should list media-related jobs held and contributions made to funding their own education. The recipient of the Mike Reynolds Journalism Scholarship will receive $1,000 and an invitation to the Excellence in Journalism conference.
Application Deadline

April 30, 2021
Application Website

rtdna.org/content/mike_reynolds_journalism_scholarship#.UvFH8U2A3IU

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $1,000
Renewable?

No
Additional Details
  • A completed application form submitted online only. 
  • A cover letter, submitted with the online application including these topics:
    • Discuss your current and past journalism experience.
    • Describe how you would use the funds if you were to receive the scholarship.
    • Discuss your choice to pursue a career in electronic journalism.
    • Include in your cover letter 3-5 links to your best and most relevant work samples to the scholarship for which you are applying. Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces. Entrants are encouraged to upload their work samples to sites like YouTube, Vimeo, Sound Cloud and other platforms, then inlude links to these samples in the cover letter. Entrants are also encouraged to provide a link to their personal website, if this is available, or social media platforms if they are used professionally. Please discuss your role in each of the pieces (producer, editor, reporter, etc).
  • A letter of recommendation from your dean, faculty advisor or intership advisor, submitted with online application.

Requirements

Description
  • Must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining.
  • Must be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher to receive scholarship.
  • Must apply for only one scholarship.
  • May be enrolled in any major so long as your intent is a career in electronic journalism.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Year in School
  • Second Year Community College Student
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Keywords
 media, radio, broadcasting, journalism, writer
Contact

karenh@rtdna.org
Organization Website

www.rtdna.org
Organization Address

The National Press Building, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 1240
Washington, D.C., 20045
Last Modified Date
 March 26, 2015