Linda Tirado is a photojournalist who was seriously injured while covering the 2020 Minneapolis protests following the murder of George Floyd. While documenting the protests, Minneapolis Police shot her in the eye with a rubber bullet. This resulted in the loss of her eye and has since made her terminally ill. Her experience highlights the risks journalists face, even while performing essential work to inform the public. This scholarship honors Linda’s courage and dedication by encouraging others to continue telling important stories and spreading awareness through photography and journalism.
To honor Linda's work and sacrifice, CUAPB is offering four $5000 scholarships to individuals passionate about photojournalism.
Recipients of this grant must be Minnesota residents pursuing majors in photojournalism, journalism, or a substantially similar field at a Minnesota-based accredited higher education institution. This is a one-time scholarship of $5000.
The completed grant application package includes this application form, an acceptance letter from your school (if a new student) or most recent transcript (if a continuing student) and an essay of between 350 and 500 words (typed, double spaced) on one of the following topics:
1) The importance of Linda Tirado’s work
2) Why you are inspired to take up the field of photojournalism or journalism
3) How you take inspiration from Linda Tirado’s work
4) The challenges of reporting on police conduct and how you would overcome them
THIS IS AN ONGOING SCHOLARSHIP. FIRST DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2026.
