The William C. Rogers Scholarship was established in memory of William Curran Rogers Sr., who was editor and publisher of the Swainsboro Forest-Blade for more than 30 years. During his career, he served as president of Georgia Press Association, president of National Newspaper Association and president of National Newspaper Representatives. The William C. Rogers Scholarship will be awarded to students of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. The parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or applicants must be a resident of the state for three years. Applicants should be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor and/or Georgia Press Association member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Georgia Press Educational Foundation Inc. for more information.