Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship

The Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship was established at The Dayton Foundation through contributions from Larry Fullerton’s family and friends to assist students pursuing careers in photo- journalism. Larry Fullerton was a long-time member of ONPA and both a photojournalist and assistant managing editor of the Hamilton Journal-News.

Two scholarships are awarded annually. These funds will be deposited with the recipient’s university bursar, to be used toward tuition and lab fees. This scholarship is not associated with the ONPA Student Photographer of the Year competition and eligible students need not be members of ONPA to qualify.

The Larry Fullerton Visual Communications Scholarship no longer requires applicants to declare a major in photojournalism. Applicants are now able to declare any major with an emphasis on photography, journalism, multimedia and/or visual storytelling. Students also submit a portfolio of 10-15 .pdf entries that demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, versatility and the ability to communicate visually. Online multimedia links may also be included.

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2023 scholarship winner Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University

A Rayado Crew smiles as they hatch a plan at Metcalf Station at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. in June 2023. (Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University)

A Cowboy gets bucked at the Cimarron, N.M. 100th year of the Maverick Rodeo on July 4, 2023. (Zoe Cranmfil/Ohio University)

A Philmont Scout Ranch Ranger poses for a portrait with a sage crown on June 19, 2023 in Cimarron, New Mexico. (Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University)

The staff of Metcalf Station pose for a portrait. (Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University)

The Ohio University Swim and Dive team compete against Dennison University at the Ohio University Aquatic Center in Athens, Ohio on January 21, 2022. (Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University)

Alex Cairney, the lips, poses for a portrait at the Rocky Horror Media Day. (Zoe Cranfill / Ohio University)

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Scholarship winners

2023 – 1st – Zoe Cranfill, Ohio University
2nd – Olivia Lutz, Ohio University

2022 – 1st – Zoe Cranfill, Ohio University

2021 – 1st – Joe Timmerman, Ohio University
2nd – Ryan Grzybowski, Ohio University

2020 – 1st – Tanner Pearson, Ohio University
2020 – 2nd – Grace Wilson, Ohio University

2019 – 1st – Madeleine Hordinski/Ohio University
2nd – Alexandria Skowronski/Ohio University

2018 – 1st – Nathaniel Bailey, Kent State 
2nd – Madeleine Hordinski, Ohio University 

2017 – Alexandria Skowronski, Ohio University

2016 – 1st – Sarah Holm, Ohio University
2nd – Alex Driehaus, Ohio University

2015 – 1st – Sarah Stier, Ohio University
2nd – Alex Driehaus, Ohio University

2014 – 1st  – Jenna Watson, Kent State
2nd – Isaac Hale, Ohio University

2013 – 1st – Jenna Watson, Kent State
2nd – Madison Schmidt, University of Cincinnati

2012 – 1st – Hannah Potes, Kent State
2nd – Steven Turville, Ohio University

2011 – 1st – Meg Roussos, Ohio University
2nd – Steven Turville, Ohio University

2010 – 1st – Maddie McGarvey, Ohio University
2nd – Joel Hawksley, Ohio University

2009 – 1st – Dan Krauss, Ohio University
2nd – James Roh, Ohio University

2008 – Tie – Laura Torchia, Kent State
James Roh, Ohio University

2007 – 1st – Matt Eich, Ohio University
2nd – Noah Rabinowitz, Ohio University

2006 – 1st – Mykal McEldowney, Ohio University
2nd – Noah Rabinowitz, Ohio University

2005 – 1st – Elizabeth Nehoda
2nd – Michael P. King, Ohio University

2004 – 1st – Michael King, Ohio University
2nd – Elizabeth Nehoda, Cuyahoga Community College

2003 – 1st –  Lindsay Steiner, Ohio University
2nd – Erin Galletta, Kent State University

2002 – 1st – Ben Wirtz, Ohio University,
             2nd – Glenn Luther, Kent State

2001 – Greg Ruffing, Kent State University
2nd – Nathaniel Thomson, Ohio University

2000 – Elizabeth C. Fisco

1999 – 1st – Jason Kaye
2nd – Kelsey Rollins

1998 – Lindsay Semple, Kent State University
2nd – Heather Hughes, Ohio University
3rd – Matthew Sullivan, Kent State

1997 – 1st – Lara Solt, Ohio University
2nd – Tanya Ackerman, Kent State University

1996 – Matthew Sullivan, Kent State
2nd – Randy Snyder

1995 – 1st – Deborah M. Phillips
2nd – Steve Zwolinski

1994 – 1st – A.J. Wolfe, Ohio University
2nd – Dirk Shad, Ohio University

1993 – 1st – Matt Detrich, Ohio University
2nd – A.J. Brown, Ohio University

1992 – Nate Parsons, Ohio University

1991 – 1st – Nate Parsons, Ohio University
2nd – Larry Criswell, Jr.

1990 – 1st – Tom Marks, Ohio University
2nd – Rick Harrison, Kent State

1989 – Kevin Dye, Ohio State University

1988 – Karen Schiely, Kent State University

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