Invest in the future of editing

For more than 25 years, the ACES Education Fund has helped students and emerging editors access scholarships, professional development, mentorship, and career opportunities. Since 1999, it has awarded nearly 150 scholarships, supporting the next generation of editing professionals.

Every donation helps create new opportunities for students, early-career editors, and future industry leaders.

Your impact

Nearly 150 scholarships awarded since 1999

• Six scholarships awarded every year
• Up to $3,500 awarded through the Bill Walsh Scholarship
• Up to $3,000 in fellowship support for emerging leaders
• Volunteer-led organization supported by donors

What your support makes possible

The ACES Education Fund supports students and professionals at different stages of their careers through scholarships, fellowships, mentoring recognition, and professional development opportunities.

Your donation helps fund:

• Six annual student scholarships
• The Bill Walsh Scholarship
• The Aubespin Scholar award
• The Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship
• The Henry Fuhrmann Mentor Award
• Conference attendance and professional development support

Supporting future editors

Bill Walsh Scholarship

Awarded in honor of editor, author, and ACES leader Bill Walsh, this scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in news editing.

Award: $3,500 plus conference assistance.

ACES Scholarships and Aubespin Scholar

Five scholarships are awarded annually to students who excel in critical thinking and aspire to careers involving editing.

• Four scholarships: $1,500 each
• Aubespin Scholar: $2,500

Recipients may also receive support to attend an ACES conference.

Advancing careers and leadership

Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship

Created in partnership with the Dow Jones News Fund, this fellowship helps early- and mid-career editors pursue professional development, leadership growth, and continuing education.

Award: Up to $3,000.

Henry Fuhrmann Mentor Award

Presented in partnership with Asian American Journalists Association Los Angeles, this award recognizes journalism mentors who have made a lasting impact on the careers of others.

Award: $1,000.

Powered by donors

The ACES Education Fund is able to provide scholarships and awards because of the generosity of donors who believe in the future of the editing profession. Every contribution helps ensure that students, emerging editors, and industry leaders continue to have access to opportunities that strengthen their careers and advance the field.

Questions?

Learn more about the ACES Education Fund and its programs.