The Dr. Charles Krauthammer
Memorial Scholarship Program
at Fox News
"We are proud to honor Charles, his legacy, impact and countless contributions with a new scholarship program enabling the next generation of thought leaders the opportunity and education they need to reach their dreams."
—Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News
2026 Scholarship Winners Announced
May 4, 2026
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Daniel Krauthammer discusses the legacy of his father Dr. Charles Krauthammer and the 2026 recipients of the annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship on ‘Special Report.’
"Robyn and Daniel Krauthammer congratulate those awarded these scholarships in Charles’s name. May your studies be undertaken with both seriousness and joy to find the life’s work you were meant to do, with full heart and soul, as Charles did."
FOX News Media, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program, has selected Amanda Parker and Tess Sonne as the recipients of its seventh annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship, announced FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott.
Parker is the daughter of video editor Josh Parker, and Sonne is the daughter of FOX Nation Vice President of Content Acquisitions, Engagement & Strategy, Krista Sonne. Throughout his tenure at FOX News Media, Dr. Krauthammer was integral to the network’s premier newscast, Special Report as a frequent panelist....
In making the announcement, Scott said, “We are pleased to name Amanda and Tess as the 2026 recipients of the seventh annual Dr. Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship. Their commitment to the pursuit of excellence embodies Dr. Krauthammer’s values and we are proud to continue to honor his legacy through this scholarship.”
Fox News Media established the Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship in 2018. Winners receive a stipend per college year for a maximum of four years. The program is conducted through the National Merit Scholarship Program by the independent, non-profit National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), including deciding winners and the administration of their awards.
About the Scholarship
The memorial scholarship, in honor of longtime Fox News contributor Charles Krauthammer, is awarded to the children of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network employees.
The scholarship is awarded to U.S. high school juniors planning to enter college. Winners are selected on a competitive basis regardless of family financial circumstances, gender, race, ethnicity or religion. The scholarship is a partnership of Fox News and National Merit Scholarship Program.