William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship

Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00

Number of Awards: 1

Available to Class Level: Applicants are limited to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in journalism or related majors, in institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. Officers, directors and employees of the National Institute for Labor Relations Research, the National Right to Work Committee, Members of the Selection Review Committee and their families are not eligible.

Requirements: The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and a demonstrated interest in the work of the Institute. Applicants must also: (a) Demonstrate potential for the successful completion of the educational requirements in an accredited journalism program by submitting a transcript or copy of acceptance letter from the school you are or will attend; (b) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism by submitting an essay of approximately 500 words.

Eligibility: Applicants are limited to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in journalism or related majors, in institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. Officers, directors and employees of the National Institute for Labor Relations Research, the National Right to Work Committee, Members of the Selection Review Committee and their families are not eligible.

Minimum GPA: n/a

Minimum ACT: n/a

Minimum SAT: n/a

Due Date: postmarked or datestamped by midnight 12/31 of each calendar year

Purpose of Award: The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship honors the esteemed Texas journalist who coined the phrase "Right to Work" and contributed greatly to the movement's advancement. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to the student who exemplifies the dedication to principle and high journalistic standards of the late Mr. Ruggles.

Duration: one year

Renewable: no

Need-based Scholarship: no

Applicaiton Online: yes

Application Fees: none

Scholarship History: Established in 1989