Pete Wilson Scholarship

The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship, established in 2007, honors the late Pete Wilson, a respected San Francisco television and radio journalist. The award supports undergraduate or graduate students from or studying in the San Francisco Bay Area who demonstrate a commitment to ethical, responsible journalism—values that defined Wilson’s career.

Award Details

  • Amount: $2,000

  • Additional benefit: Invitation to the RTDNA Conference

  • Administered by: RTDNA Foundation

Eligibility

  • Open to undergraduate and graduate journalism students

  • Must be from or enrolled in a Bay Area institution

  • Must plan to continue 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

Bay Area
San Francisco
United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$2000

Areas of focus

Graduate Journalism
Undergraduate Journalism

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