An
award established in 1999 by Richard Leibner and Carole Cooper, the
original owners of N.S. Bienstock. Acquired by United Talent Agency in
2014, the firm now known as Bienstock, a UTA Company has been a
leading talent agency in news and reality-based programming for more
than 50 years and is a long-time member of RTDNA. This award recognizes a promising minority journalist in radio or television news.
In addition to the $2,500 award, winners are invited to attend the Excellence in Journalism conference.
WHO CAN APPLY
- Professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience.
- Journalists may apply for only one RTDNF fellowship
- Past RTDNF fellows are not eligible.
- Complete the online application form, including:
- Contact information
- Experience
- URL links to 3-5 work samples
- Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces
- Work samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.
- Upload the supplemental materials:
- Cover letter
- Discuss your current and past journalism experience
- Describe how you intend to use the funds
- Discuss your choice to pursue a career in journalism
- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- From a professor, advisor, or supervisor
- Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
- Cover letter
APPLY HERE
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