William B. Ruggles Journalist Scholarship

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.

WHO MAY APPLY

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.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and a demonstrated interest in the work of the Institute.  Applicants must also:

1. 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;
2. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

After an initial review of the applicants by Institute staff, a Selection Review Committee of three or more independent reviewers and representatives of the Institute will review the essays and
recommend the first, second and third-best essays to the Institute’s Board of Directors. At its annual meeting in April, the Board will consider the recommendations of the Selection committee and Institute staff and then make its final decision. If, in the opinion of the Board, no applicant meets all the criteria, a recipient will not be selected.

The scholarship will be paid to the institution of higher learning which the recipient plans to attend, and the recipient will be required to provide a copy of his/her transcript from that institution at the end of the academic year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A total application consists of three parts:

1. A completed formal application;
   A copy of the most up-to-date transcript of grades;
   A typewritten essay of approximately 500 words clearly demonstrating an interest in, and knowledge of, the Right to Work principle.

Applications must be received between October 1 and December 31.

All submissions must be postmarked by December 31.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
Future Teachers Scholarships
National Institute for Labor Relations Research
5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-9606 research@nilrr.org

or, use the online application below

Online Application

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