Lou & Carole Prato Scholarship

The Lou & Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship honors Louis F. Prato, a longtime RTDNA and RTDNA Foundation leader who dedicated more than 30 years to advancing excellence in journalism. A respected sports broadcaster, news director, and journalism professor, Prato also authored several books on Penn State football and served as Director of the Penn State All-Sports Museum. Established in 2001, this scholarship recognizes students who embody his journalistic integrity and passion for sports reporting.

Award Details

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Additional benefit: Invitation to the RTDNA Conference

  • Administered by: RTDNA Foundation

Eligibility

  • Open to undergraduate students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism

  • Must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time of the award

  • 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

$1000

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