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The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Press Club

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a current high school senior planning to enter college the same year after graduation.
  2. This award is for U.S. students.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Must plan to pursue a career in journalism.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letters (3)
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
  • Letter of acceptance
  • Work samples (3)
Additional Information: The National Press Club is pleased to announce that the late Richard G. Zimmerman, a member of long standing, has endowed a significant scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About National Press Club:
Contact Information: Joann Booze ,General Manager
Address: Attn: Scholarship Department 529 14th St., N.W., 13th floor Washingtion, District of Columbia 20045
Email: info@npcpress.org , info@npcpress.org

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