The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, established in 2021, supports diversity within the field of broadcast journalism while honoring longtime radio journalist Wes Vernon, a former National Press Club member. The award can be renewed for up to three years. Applicants must plan to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to a broadcast journalism program at an accredited university or community college in the U.S. The award is open to any student at any stage in their career pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Preference is given to those students enrolled in community colleges, as outlined by the scholarship donor. Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Press Club for more information.