Editing is still a crucial ability for forming stories, making concepts clear, and guaranteeing the authenticity of material in the quickly evolving fields of journalism and content creation. The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) provides scholarships aimed at developing the next generation of editors in order to promote this vital profession. For prospective editors and news enthusiasts, these scholarships offer a priceless chance to advance their professions.
Two well-known editors are honoured with the ACES Scholarships. The late 1990s saw the founding of ACES, with a major contribution from Merv Aubespin, the former president of the National Association of Black Journalists. An exceptional student is given the Aubespin Scholarship each year in honour of his legacy. The Bill Walsh Scholarship honours the memory of Bill Walsh, a renowned writer, blogger, and longtime copy editor at the Washington Post. It is awarded to a student who has remarkable editing talent.
Over 150 scholarships have been given out by the ACES Education Fund since 1999, assisting in the professional development of editors who are having a big impact on the business. These scholarships offer opportunities for professional development and advancement in addition to financial support and recognition of achievement, supporting the upholding of high standards in journalism and content creation.
Host Country: USA
University: USA Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Opportunity Focus Areas:Journalism
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students, International Students
Financial coverage: Partial Funding
Eligibility Criteria:
- At the time of the application deadline, candidates had to be enrolled as juniors, seniors, or graduate students at a recognized institution or university.
- They must exhibit a strong desire to pursue a career in editing and a dedication to the field.
- Students of various academic disciplines, countries, and places of residence are eligible to apply for scholarships.
- Applications are not accepted from past winners, administrators or members of the ACES Board, or their immediate families.
Benefits:
- The Aubespin Scholarship gives $2,500 to a single student who shows great promise for a career in editing.
- Four students each earn a $1,500 ACES scholarship. Students who are committed to revising written content in any discipline can use these.
- The $3,500 Bill Walsh Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates exceptional news editing ability, emulating the enthusiasm and knowledge that defined Bill Walsh’s professional life.
- Additionally, each of the six recipients is qualified for supplementary funding to enable them to participate in the ACES annual in-person national conference, providing them with an invaluable chance to connect with leaders in the sector.
Deadline: 15 November 2024
