The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship is named for a long-time National Press Club member who died in 2008 and endowed a scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients receive a one-time scholarship of $5,000.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• be a high school senior planning to attend college this year
• have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher
• plan to pursue a career in journalism

Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Portfolio required
• Resume Required

How To Apply