Lee Thornton was the first African-American woman to cover the White House for a major news network (CBS) and the first African-American host of All Things Considered on National Public Radio. Applicants must be students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Students from the University of Maryland and Howard University will be given preference. The recipient of the Lee Thornton Scholarship will receive a monetary award and an invitation to Washington, D.C. Applicants must submit URL links to 3-5 work samples. Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces; and should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Radio Television Digital News Association for more information.