George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship

Created by Olympic gold medalist and world boxing champion George Foreman, this scholarship honors both President Lyndon B. Johnson and RTDNA Foundation founder Barney Oldfield—two figures who profoundly influenced Foreman’s life. Foreman credits the Job Corps, established by President Johnson, with changing the course of his youth, and Oldfield, a program sponsor, with becoming his lifelong mentor. This scholarship continues that legacy of mentorship, opportunity, and service by supporting aspiring journalists at the University of Texas at Austin.

Award Details

  • Amount: $6,000

  • Additional benefit: Invitation to the RTDNA Conference

  • Administered by: RTDNA Foundation

Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin

  • Open to undergraduate students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time of the award

  • Must be pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism

  • Must plan to continue undergraduate studies in the upcoming Fall semester

Opportunity offered by:

Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)

The Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF), a 501(c)3 educational foundation, offers education and leadership development around the country to empower journalists with the tools they need to be news…
Online application form
Opportunity type

Scholarship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$6000

Areas of focus

Digital Journalism
Radio
TV Journalism
Undergraduate Journalism

Applications accepted starting:
October 16, 2025
Application deadline:
November 14, 2025
This is a recurring opportunity