STUDY IN USA: $135k ACES Scholarship Application 2025

Discover how to apply for the ACES Scholarships 2025. Learn about eligibility criteria, application requirements, and benefits for future editors. Apply by Nov. 15!

Isaac Mintah Isaac Mintah
Sep 1, 2024 - 11:14 Updated: Sep 5, 2024 - 16:22
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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.