Enter the George and Evan Grimes Memorial Competition for the chance to showcase your exceptional writing skills, gain recognition within the university community, and earn a scholarship toward your international experience.
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications who have been accepted to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln sponsored international experience
About the contest
The George and Eva Grimes Memorial Competition tests your ability to use written or visual storytelling to make a compelling case for the benefits of international experience.
Competition Schedule:
The 2025 competition schedule will be announced soon.
Additional Information
Eligibility
The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications who have been accepted to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln sponsored international experience.
To Enter
Submit either a 1,000-word essay or a 30-60 second video that demonstrates how funds will support your international experience.
Judging criteria
NEED CRITERIA
About the prize
The winner will receive a $1,000 cash award to offset the cost of their international experience.
The Judges
Registration for the 2024 competition has closed.
About Goerge and Eva Grimes
George Grimes, born in Omaha in 1894, and Eva Miller Grimes, born in Fremont in 1896, both attended the University of Nebraska in 1914. George funded his education by teaching at a school on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, emphasizing good citizenship and intellectual pursuits. Eva, an active participant in the suffrage movement, became the first female editor-in-chief of the Daily Nebraskan. Their professional careers were marked by significant contributions to journalism, including George’s service as an Army officer and journalism instructor during WWI, and Eva’s pioneering advice column. Their combined efforts in managing and eventually owning newspapers, such as the Oxnard Press-Courier, and their commitment to community service, underscored their dedication to the field. Their legacy is honored through the George and Eva Grimes Memorial Competition, which was established by their sons, Lee, George and David in 1991.
