The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship (up to $20,000)

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About Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship

The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, established in 2021, supports diversity within the field of broadcast journalism while honoring longtime radio journalist Wes Vernon, a former National Press Club member. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism.

• Sponsor Organisation: National Press Club Journalism Institute

Benefits of Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship

• The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses.

Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible, students must:

• plan to pursue a career in broadcast journalism
• be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to a broadcast journalism program at an accredited university or community college in the U.S.
• have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher

The award is open to any student at any stage in their career pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Preference is given to those students enrolled in community colleges, as outlined by the scholarship donor.

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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