Michele Clark Fellowship

The Michele Clark Fellowship honors the legacy of CBS News correspondent Michele Clark, who was killed in a plane crash while on assignment in 1972. The fellowship is awarded to a promising young minority professional in television, radio, or digital news, recognizing both talent and potential in broadcast journalism.

Award Details

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Additional benefit: Invitation to the RTDNA Conference

Eligibility

  • Early-career journalists in television, radio, or digital news

  • Minority professionals

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

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$1000

Areas of focus

Digital Journalism
Radio
TV Journalism

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