STUDY IN USA: $135k ACES Scholarship Application 2025

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STUDY IN USA: $135k ACES Scholarship Application 2025

The ACES Scholarships are prestigious awards given annually to undergraduates and graduate students aspiring to build careers in editing.

With a total of six scholarships awarded each year, including the Bill Walsh Scholarship specifically for news editing, these scholarships offer substantial financial support and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits:

  • Cash Awards: Individual scholarships with financial aid.
  • Conference Attendance: Financial support to attend one of the two annual ACES conferences, either in-person or virtual.
  • Additional Financial Support: Includes travel grants and other related benefits.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Application Deadline: November 15 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Application Language: All materials must be submitted in English.
  • Academic Standing: Open to college/university juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
  • Previous Winners: Not eligible to reapply. ACES Board members, administrators, or their families are also ineligible.

Application Process:

  1. Prepare Documents: Combine the following into a single PDF file:
    • Resume: Include academic achievements and work in editing.
    • References: Names, titles, and contact information of three referees.
    • Responses to Exercises:
      1. Student Resource Center Article: Summarize the key takeaway of a study on college problem drinking.
      2. City Communications Department: Create a headline for a volunteer recruitment post.
      3. Questions for Reporter: Develop questions based on a news story excerpt.
      4. Dream Job: Describe your dream job and steps taken to pursue it (500 words max).
  2. Email Application: Send your PDF file to lindsayaugustyn@aceseditors.org with “ACES scholarship” in the subject line. Name your file starting with your last name.

Scholarship Types:

  • ACES Scholarships: Five awards for students committed to editing written materials.
  • Bill Walsh Scholarship: For students aspiring to edit news.

Note: While you can apply for both the Walsh and ACES scholarships, you can only win one.

Contact Information:

For additional questions or clarification, reach out to ACES Education Fund President Lisa McLendon at lisamc@aceseditors.org.