Scholarships in the field of journalism are available from the Press Club of America in Washington, DC, to qualified applicants.
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NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Scholarships in the field of journalism are available from the Press Club of America in Washington, DC, to qualified applicants.
In Washington, D.C., journalists and communications specialists can network and socialize at the National Press Club. It hosts both public and private events where invited public figures talk. The club also makes event space available to outside organizations for the hosting of social gatherings, business meetings, and news conferences.
32 newspapermen gathered on March 12, 1908, at the Washington Commerce Chamber to explore founding a club for journalists. The group gathered again to draft a charter for the National Press Club on March 29 in the Willard Hotel’s F Street parlor. In their creed, the Club’s founders vowed to “promote social enjoyment among the members, cultivate literary taste, encourage friendly conversation among newspapermen and those they came into contact with in the course of their profession, assist members in need, and foster the moral standards of the profession.”
The original club personnel was transferred into its initial home on the second floor of 1205 F Street NW using $300. The club outgrew its new location by 1909 and relocated above Rhodes Tavern at the intersection of 15th and F Streets. Again outgrowing its home, the club relocated to the Albee Building (formerly the Riggs) at 15th and G Streets.
The National Press Club is where Washington’s newsmakers and journalists congregate. It is located atop the National Media Building, overlooking the White House and just a short walk from the U.S. Capitol. A who’s who of the 20th and 21st centuries, eager to share their opinions on current news with the public and the media, has passed through its doors, including presidents, premiers, kings, queens, Cabinet officials, senators, and members of Congress.
MISSION
The World’s Leading Professional Association for JournalistsTM is The National Press Club. It provides services that suit the changing demands of the global information profession, professional development opportunities that strengthen members’ skills, and social events that foster a dynamic media network in Washington and across the world. The Club is a fervent supporter of press freedom all around the world and is where news is reported in the nation’s capital.
RICHARD G. ZIMMERMAN
Longtime National Press Member of the club, Richard G. Zimmerman passed away in 2008, leaving behind a scholarship to help high school graduates who want to go into journalism. Each winner is given a $5,000 scholarship once.
IMPROVEMENT OF ONE’S CAREER
The non-profit division of the Press Club, the National Press Club Media Institute, educates communicators in today’s shifting media landscape, awards scholarships to the upcoming generation of journalists, acknowledges achievement in journalism, and advocates for a free press. The institute also offers research for professional journalists through its Eric Friedheim Journalism Library and trains working for media personnel through its Bloomberg Center for Electronic Journalism.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The National Press Club gives seniors in high school who want to work in journalism the Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
Who is qualified to apply for the Journalism Scholarship Richard G. Zimmerman?
All applicants for scholarships must:
- Be in their senior year of high school and aspiring journalists
- I have a grade point average of 3.0.
- intend to enroll in college this year
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
When submitting an application for the Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship, you must meet a number of criteria. Both literary samples and multimedia storytelling on DVD or CD are included in these. A certified copy of the FAFSA report, three recommendations, and transcripts are also required of applicants. You must also provide evidence of acceptance to the higher education institution you plan to attend, such as a letter. The downloaded and published application form is among the last set of needed documents that applicants must generate three copies of. The National Press Club should receive all submissions via postal mail at the following address:
Office of the Executive Director
Associated Press
Comité for the Zimmerman Scholarship
NW, 13TH FLOOR, 529 14th Street
20045 Washington, DC
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AWARD PRIZE
The fortunate winners get a $5,000 non-renewable prize!
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
By May 1, 2023, all completed applications must be submitted. Make sure to begin your application early because it will take time to write those three recommendations. The application will be rejected if it is not completed exactly as required.
APPLICATION LINK
Interested persons can now apply here https://www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-press-club-scholarship-opportunities/
