The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship (up to $5,000)

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About Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

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.

• Sponsor Organisation: National Press Club Journalism Institute

Benefits of Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

• Recipients receive a one-time scholarship of $5,000.

Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship 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.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

16 March, 2025

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