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The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Seniors

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

15/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

Are you looking for a way to fund your future? If you are a high school student passionate about science, math, engineering, or technology and have the grades show it – we want to hear from you! Easy-to-apply one-page scholarships are available through the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship. If you’re a high school senior aspiring to study journalism, you might want to apply for the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship. This scholarship is available to high school seniors who intend to pursue a Journalism career at any accredited college or university in the United States. The National Press Club Journalism Institute provides this scholarship and others to support aspiring journalists in their professional endeavors. The scholarship, which pays tribute to Richard G. Zimmerman, a devoted member of the NPC who passed away in 2008, grants a one-time $5,000 prize to its fortunate recipient to aid in their education. The scholarship is open to students who have a passion for Journalism, have a GPA of 3.4 or better, and plan to pursue Journalism as their career for at least one year at an accredited university in the United States. Applicants must also plan to enroll full-time at the university of their choice. Additionally, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation to be considered for the scholarship. These letters should be sent by someone familiar with the applicant’s journalism pursuits.

  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute offers the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship to high school seniors planning to pursue a journalism career. 
  • To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in Journalism and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States. They must also demonstrate academic achievement and submit a completed scholarship application, which includes an essay and letters of recommendation.
  •  The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship is one of several scholarships offered by the National Press Club Journalism Institute to support future journalists in their career pursuits.

Eligibility Criteria For The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

  • High School Senior: To qualify, applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States the following year and pursue a Journalism career.
  • Applicant GPA: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher
  • Career Goal: Applicants must pursue a Journalism career for at least one year at an accredited university in the United States.
  • Letters of recommendation: Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation from teachers or other professional personnel involved with their Journalism program.
  • Financial need: Applicants must be U.S. citizens demonstrating financial need for this scholarship.
  • Residency: Applicants must demonstrate that they reside in the United States to be eligible for this scholarship.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement: Applicants must submit GPA and SAT/ACT scores as supporting documentation.
  • Specific Purpose of Financial Need: Scholarships cannot be used to pay for a second baccalaureate degree or duplication.  f selected, scholarship proceeds will be paid directly to the university where the recipient is enrolled at the time of the award.

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