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Schools Open Friday

After closely assessing road conditions and our buildings, Garland ISD campuses and offices will open at their regularly scheduled time on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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