William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship

The William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship is offered through the National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) and provides financial support to students pursuing journalism or related majors. The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate journalistic skills and an understanding of voluntary unionism principles. Applicants must be attending or accepted for enrollment at undergraduate or graduate institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. The scholarship requires submission of a transcript or acceptance letter, demonstration of journalistic work including social media, and an essay of approximately 500 words addressing the principles of voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism.