National Institute for Labor Relations Research has declared William B. Journalism Scholarship for those journalists who work on law ‘right to work’ which gives workers the right whether or not to join a union as, without the law, employees require to pay dues and fees of the union as a term for employment. The journalists or related disciplines undergraduates and graduates can apply for this scholarship.
The applications and written essay will be reviewed by institute staff, selection committee, Institute representatives, and three essays will be recommended to the Institute’s Board of Directors. Then the final decision will be held at NILRR, where the board will consider the recommendation of the Selection Review Committee and Institute staff. The best and eligible student’s application will be awarded $2000. This will help the student pursue their higher education in journalism or related disciplines. The amount will be directly given to the Institute in the name of the Student, and with this, the required educational fees will be provided. This will help students to grow in their career goals.
National Institute for Labor Relations Research helps people by providing information and resources about labor relation policies to decide on their own whether they want to work for a union or not. The purpose of this organization is to provide necessary resources and information to the public, scholars, and students to uncover the injustice of compulsory unionism. The sources through which information is provided are brochures, briefing papers, and many more.
Brief Description
Go through the below table to know about the Program:
| Organization | National Institute for Labor Relations Research |
| Education Level | Undergraduates and graduates |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $2,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | January 31, 2022 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
- Undergraduates or graduates
- U.S. Citizen
How to Apply?
The candidates who wish to apply for this scholarship program can fill the form and register their entry. Students should submit their essay on the ‘right to work’ topic with their principles in approximately 500-700 words, demonstrating principles of voluntary unionism and related problems, along with the application. They should also attach a transcript or copy of the acceptance letter from the school they are in or will attend. Students can fill the application form provided below.
In case if someone is not able to fill the form and attach their essay and transcript, then they should print the application form and attach their essay and transcript and mail it to the below address.
William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship
National Institute for Labor Relations Research
5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151
Benefits
Students who apply for this scholarship program will get selected based on academic potential and how they will show interest in the National Institute of Labor Relations Research Institute and the work they do for the rights of laborers. The selected candidate will get awarded $2,000; 1 award will be provided. The amount will get used for selected students’ educational fees and required material. Scholarship amount will be directly provided to student’s institutes in which they are studying or will study so that they can study without more concern of financial issues and also be able to pursue their higher education in order achieve their target.
Application Deadline
The eligible and interested applicants should submit their application along with their essay should submit their online applications no later than January 31, 2022. If mailed to the address, then NILRR must receive their applications by February 10, 2022, so students who want to mail send them accordingly. Applications received after the stated duration will not be accepted. So, Hurry Up!
