Scholarship Description
Abe Schechter, a true pioneer of radio news, became the first vice president of news for NBC. He began his career in newspapers, then moved to radio. During World War II, he became senior public relations officer for General MacArthur. He eventually returned to NBC where he helped create the Today show. From there, he became part owner of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In the 1960s Schechter founded a PR firm that he and his business partner, George Glazer, subsequently sold to Hill & Knowlton. Schechter and his wife died in a car accident in 1989. Glazer, a long-time board member of RTNDF and founder of the First Amendment Banquet, soon after Schechter’s death began raising money for a $2000 scholarship in his name.
ABE SCHECHTER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CRITERIA:
Must be officially enrolled in a graduate program.
Must apply for only one scholarship.
May be enrolled in any major so long as your intent is a career in electronic journalism.
Year of Need: 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad, 3rd Year Grad,
Type:
Num Awards:
Min Award: 2000
Max Award: 2000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Sponsoring Organization
Radio Television Digital News Foundation
529 14th St NW Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045
Contact Person: Karen Hanen
Phone: 2025368356
Fax:
Web: https://www.rtdna.org/scholarships-and-fellowships
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