N.S. Bienstock Fellowship

The N.S. Bienstock Fellowship was established in 1999 by Richard Leibner and Carole Cooper, founders of the talent agency N.S. Bienstock (now part of United Talent Agency). This fellowship recognizes a promising minority journalist in radio, television, or digital news, highlighting early-career talent in broadcast and digital journalism.

Award Details

  • Amount: $2,500

  • Additional benefit: Invitation to the RTDNA Conference

Eligibility

  • Minority journalists in radio, television, or digital news

  • Early-career 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

$2500

Areas of focus

Digital Journalism
Radio
TV Journalism

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