Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Radio Television Digital News Foundation
Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship
Established in 2001, the Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship recognizes the long-standing contributions and dedication of Louis F. Prato to RTDNA and the RTDNA Foundation. The award celebrates his commitment to high standards in journalism, especially in the coverage of sports.
About Louis F. Prato
Louis F. Prato devoted more than three decades to serving RTDNA and the RTDNA Foundation. He held the post of secretary on the RTDNA Foundation Board of Trustees and served as treasurer of the RTDNA Board of Directors for over 20 years. Prato’s professional background includes work as a sports broadcaster, news director and a college journalism instructor. He and his wife, Carole, reside near his alma mater, Penn State University. Prato authored several books on Penn State football—among them The Penn State Football Encyclopedia—and served as Director of the Penn State All Sports Museum.
Purpose and Award
The scholarship honors Prato’s service and journalistic values by supporting a student who demonstrates those same standards in sports reporting. The selected recipient receives $1,000 and an invitation to attend the RTDNA conference.
Who Is Eligible
- Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, and
- Students preparing for careers in radio, television or digital journalism.