Virginia Press Women, an organization of men and women dedicated to excellence in journalism and other communication professions, is proud to offer a $550 scholarship to a deserving Virginia college student interested in pursuing a career in communications.
The Agnes Cooke scholarship competition is open to any Virginia college student or to any Virginia resident attending an out-of-state college. Scholarship applicants must be planning a career in journalism, photo journalism, public relations or another related communications field. Applicants do not have to be enrolled in a journalism degree program to qualify, but strong evidence of a commitment to the field of communications is essential.
The scholarship competition is open to male and female students and to undergraduate and graduate students. Members of Virginia Press Women receive additional consideration.
Applications are due in July, and the scholarship money will be available for the following fall semester. Along with a completed scholarship form, applicants are asked to submit three work samples, a resume and a letter of recommendation.
The Agnes Cooke scholarship is named in honor of a charter member of the organization who served as president from 1964 to 1966.
Questions should be directed to
Mary Martin
PO Box 83
Crozier VA 23039
804-784-4386
mrmric@earthlink.net
