Thinking About Applying for an ACES Scholarship?
By ACES Staff
Every year, the ACES Education Fund awards six scholarships to editing students, awards that are enabled by the generosity of donors.
The application window is open every year from Aug. 15-Nov. 15.
Meet some of the 2024-2025 winners, and if you’re an editing student, consider applying.
GO TO THE ACES SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE
Ashlee Korlach, Bill Walsh Scholar
Ashlee Korlach was a master’s student in journalism at Syracuse University when she was named the 2024-2025 Bill Walsh Scholar.
The Bill Walsh Scholarship — in honor of the late editor, author, and ACES guiding spirit — goes to a student who demonstrates excellence in the editing of news. The winner receives $3,500 plus financial aid to attend the ACES national in-person conference.
Anna Colletto, Aubespin Scholar
Anna Colletto was a senior at the University of Missouri completing two bachelor’s degrees: one in journalism and one in political science, when she was named the 2024-2025 Aubespin Scholar. She’s now working at the Tulsa Local News Initiative.
Five ACES Scholarships are awarded to students who excel in critical thinking about written materials in any field and aspire to a career involving editing.
Four of these winners each receive $1,500, and the student chosen as the Aubespin scholar receives $2,500. All five winners also are eligible for aid to attend the ACES national in-person conference.
