Robert Beverly Orndorff Endowment Fund

Established by Media General/Richmond Newspapers Inc. in 1997, this scholarship honors former science and medicine reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch Robert Beverly Orndorff. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior or graduate Robertson School of Media and Culture student interested in pursuing science reporting in print journalism. Prospective recipients will have a 3.0 GPA or better in mass communications courses.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Humanities and Sciences, Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, VCU Foundation
Deadline
03/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. ​P​rovide an essay stating ​your interest in medical/science reporting and financial need, if need is a factor in seeking th​i​s scholarship.
  2. Provide up to six writing or other samples of your work (published stories, advertisements, public service announcements, press releases, demo tapes, etc.).
  3. Are you interested in pursuing science reporting in print journalism?