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Bill Walsh Scholarship

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$3,500

Due: November 15, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Description

The Bill Walsh Scholarship, in honor of the late editor, author, and ACES guiding spirit, will be awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in the editing of news. The winner receives a monetary award plus financial aid to attend the ACES national in-person conference. The Walsh Scholarship will go to an applicant who aspires to edit news and who demonstrates the talent and passion for language and journalism that Bill Walsh devoted his career to. Applicants for all ACES scholarships must have completed at least one year of higher education and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of the deadline. They must also demonstrate an interest in editing as a career. Applicants must also list the names, titles, and contact information (email or phone) for three references who can speak to their editing skills and/or career plans. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

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College Student Master's Degree Merit-based