ACES Education Fund
Support the future of editing
Your donations fund scholarships, fellowships, and awards that help editors access education, training, and career opportunities.
About the fund
Building a career in editing requires access to education, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your skills. The ACES Education Fund works to make those opportunities accessible to more people.
The fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports students entering the field, professionals building their careers, and mentors guiding the next generation of editors.
What your support makes possible
Scholarships for students
Each year, six students receive support to pursue editing and build their careers.
- Bill Walsh Scholarship
$3,500 awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in editing news - ACES Scholarships and Aubespin Scholar
Five students recognized each year
Four awards of $1,500
One Aubespin Scholar award of $2,500
Fellowships for working professionals
Support for editors continuing to build their skills and advance in the field.
- Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship
Created with the Dow Jones News Fund
Supports early- and mid-career professionals
Up to $3,000 per fellow for training, conferences, travel, or development
Recognition for mentorship
Acknowledging the people who shape the next generation of editors.
- Henry Fuhrmann Mentor Award
Created with the Asian American Journalists Association–Los Angeles
Honors a journalism mentor who consistently supports others
Includes a $1,000 cash prize