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Esther Rose Goodman Prize for Excellence in Journalism Fund

Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (UW-Madison) · published from the foundation's own scholarship portal, verified 2026-09-03

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Deadline

May 1, 2026 (passed)

Award amount

Varies

Foundation

Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (UW-Madison)

Program description

"The Esther Rose Goodman Prize for Excellence in Journalism is awarded annually to an upper level undergraduate student of good academic standing in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication for the best journalistic reporting that year. FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions. Preference in selection is given to juniors or seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA in journalism and are on the journalism track with an emphasis on news editorial journalism. Who is eligible to apply? Declared School of Journalism and Mass Communication majors Seniors graduating in the spring or summer terms Who is not eligible to apply? Seniors graduating in December of the current term Donor Information This fund was established in 1981 by Esther Rose Goodman’s sisters, Jennie Rimsay and Lenell Ammerman, for their late sister who wished to study journalism at the University, but died while still in high school."

Quoted from Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (UW-Madison)'s own portal listing.

How to apply

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