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RTDNA Calls For Scholarship Applicants And Award Nominations

rtdna canada [1]RTNDF Canada was established by RTDNA Canada [1] in 1978 to offer financial assistance to journalism students. Nine scholarships will be awarded to Canadian students this year, bringing the total amount awarded by RTNDF to more than $281,500.00.

Scholarships are awarded to first, second, third year and graduate students. Submissions are limited to one per applicant and must have been produced during the 2011/2012 academic year.

The Scholarships

$2,000 RTNDF Scholarship
$2,000 Marketwire Scholarship for 1st Year Students
$2,000 Eric Murray/The Canadian Press Scholarship for Aboriginal persons and members of a visible Minority
$2,000 660 News Diversity Scholarship
$2,000 Broadcasters of Atlantic Canada Scholarship
$2,000 Barbara Frum CBC Scholarship for Interviewing
$2,000 BNN / Jim O’Connell Scholarship
$2,000 COLD-FX Scholarship
$2,500 RTDNA George Clark Scholarship for Overall Winning Entry

Scholarship entry forms can be downloaded from the RTDNA Canada website [2]. The deadline for applications is April 2th, 2012.

RTNDF Canada [1] also invites nominations for the Michael Monty Memorial Award. Michael was the master storyteller — the stories of his exploits inspired, entertained and informed thousands of students during his teaching career at Seneca College. Michael’s love for his students and for RTDNA, his booming voice, his hearty laugh and his passion for this industry, were the foundations for the creation of this award. The Michael Monty Memorial Award will be presented to a broadcast educator nominated by students for special recognition.

Applications must be in writing and should be forwarded to the RTDNA Office by mail, email or fax. You can emailĀ info@rtdnacanada.com [3] or FAX at (416) 491-1670.

The RTDNA mailing address is:
RTDNA Canada
2175 Sheppard Ave. E.
Suite 310
Toronto, Ontario M2J 1W8

Nominators should indicate why the educator is deserving of special recognition. RTNDF Trustees will review the nominations and their decision is final. The deadline for nominations is April 6th, 2012.