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

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
Journalism Institute National Press Club
Award information

$5,000

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • be a high school senior in the process of applying for admission to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • 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