Sydney, 2006 — Photo by Bridget

“The more of the world I see, the better I am as a journalist. … And the more I work as a journalist, the more analytically I view the world as I travel.”

— Bridget O’Brien (1981-2007)

About the Foundation

Testimonials from past recipients:

Robert Faturechi, Thailand - 2008

Audrey Kuo, China - 2008 

Jessica Lum, Thailand - 2008

Awards:

China, 2008
California College Media Association - 2008
Best News Series - Second Place

Cameroon, 2010
Society of Professional Journalists

  • National Winner for In-Depth Reporting
  • National Finalists for Online In-Depth Reporting
  • Regional First Place for Feature Photography
  • Regional First Place for In-Depth Reporting
  • Regional First Place for Online In-Depth Reporting

California College Media Assoication

  • First place, Best News Series
  • First place, Best News Story (non-breaking)
  • First place, Best Photo Series
  • First place, Best Multimedia Presentation
  • First place, Best Audio Slideshow

General inquires can be directed to info@rememberingbridget.com. You can also reach the current board members via e-mail:

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Applications are due Friday, February 3

Each school year, eligible students may submit a project proposal to the scholarship selection committee. Recipients will be granted the funding and resources to complete their project within the academic year. Learn more about the application process »

About the Foundation

This foundation was created in memory of Bridget O’Brien, a talented young photojournalist who dedicated her life to storytelling. While at UCLA, her work represented student journalism at its very best — ambitious, enlightening, captivating. After graduation, she pursued her passion across the globe until her death in 2007. She will always be a reminder that we can change the world through a little bit of adventure and a whole lot of honesty.