Mike Reynolds Scholarship

The Mike Reynolds Scholarship honors the legacy of Mike Reynolds, a respected assignment and managing editor at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away in 1988 at age 45. This scholarship recognizes journalism students with strong writing ability, academic excellence, commitment to the news profession, and financial need, supporting their pursuit of a career in electronic journalism.

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