The Agnes Cooke Scholarship
Direct application
$3,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
Virginia
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate
Financial
Financial need
About this scholarship
Undergraduate or community college students in Virginia, or Virginia residents attending an out-of-state college, who plan careers in journalism, public relations, photojournalism, or related communications fields may apply for the Agnes Cooke Scholarship.
One recipient receives $3,000. Financial need is a significant selection factor.
Submit an application with three work samples, a resume, and a signed recommendation by the April 25 deadline.
The Virginia Press Women Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students pursuing communications careers.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Application form
- Three communications work samples
- Resume
- Signed recommendation letter
- Three work samples (stories written for a school newspaper or local publication in print or online, broadcast demo tapes/reels, press releases or other PR work, blogs requiring original reporting/inte
- Resume including communications experience and academic accomplishments
- A signed personal letter of recommendation specific to this scholarship (from an instructor, academic advisor, or employer/supervisor)
- Completed scholarship form via JotForm
- GPA required; financial need is a significant selection factor
- Open to undergraduate or graduate communications students who live in Virginia or attend a Virginia college/university
- Deadline: April 25, 2026
- A GPA is required, but no minimum threshold is stated.
- Financial need is a significant selection factor.