Public Relations Scholarships

Award: $1,000 This unique $1,000 scholarship is designed to honor a student entering his or her senior year at a four year accredited institution for their mentoring of others and their promotion of public relations as a career choice. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is nominated by the college or professional advisor of a Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, or by one of his or her peers who can address the ways the nominee has helped others in their career and professional development, and how that individual has demonstrated their potential to be a strong mentor of others in their professional life. This award is not based on academic standing or courses taken. Ron Culp is a consultant and professional director of the graduate program in public relations and advertising at DePaul University. During his 30-year corporate career, Culp held senior public realtions positions at Ketchum, Eli Lilly, Pitney Bowes, Sara Lee and Sears, where he was senior vice president of public relations and government affairs. Culp's blog – www.culpwrit.com – provides career advice for individuals pursuing careers in public relations. He has made a grant to the PRSA Foundation to make this award available to a PRSSA student. This scholarship is made possible by the PRSA Foundation. The Nominee Must be entering his or her senior year in college in Fall Must be a major in public relations, journalism, or related fields Must be studying to prepare for a career in public relations Must be attending a four year accredited institution Must be in good standing as a member of a PRSSA Chapter Nomination Process Nomination must be made by someone other than the nominee who has first hand knowledge of the student’s mentoring capabilities and examples, in a letter of no more than two pages. Up to two additional letters of support for the nominee may be provided. Once identified, the nominator may involve the nominee to providing information needed to complete the nomination. A nomination form (Word or PDF) must be completed by the nominator. A resume for the nominee must be attached. Five sets of the completed nomination package must be provided. All material must arrive no later than close of business on June 13. All nominating material must be mailed to: PRSSA Ronald Culp Scholarship for Mentoring 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 Judging Criteria Demonstrated mentorship and leadership Commitment to public relations and the profession Letters of nomination

Award: $1,000 This scholarship was created to encourage graduate public relations students to pursue careers in corporate public relations, with the goal of making the public relations function more essential to the successful achievement of corporate goals consistent with the public interest, the precepts of sound business and the needs of key stakeholders. This scholarship is made possible by the PRSA Foundation; the Arthur W. Page Society; the Institute for Public Relations; and individual donors. Eligibility Candidates must be enrolled or continuing in a graduate studies degree program in public relations, journalism or related fields, effective fall. Candidates must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4. Candidates do not have to be a PRSSA member to apply. The award may be used at any U.S. college or university offering a graduate program in public relations or related field. Entries will be judged by a committee of three senior public relations professionals, each of whom will represent one of the three founding organizations for this award. Application To apply for this award, you must submit the following materials: A completed application form (Word or PDF) An essay of up to 1,000 words (as explained in the application) Letter of recommendation of no more than two pages from a faculty member or PRSSA Faculty or Professional Adviser One additional letter of recommendation of no more than two pages from an internship employer, educator or other individual who knows the applicant and can address his or her potential as a public relations counselor to management One-page résumé

Award: $1,000 The scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s university for use on his or her behalf, and can only be used to directly fund the winner’s educational pursuits. This scholarship is made possible by the PRSA Foundation with founding donors Prudential Financial and Weber-Shandwick. Eligibility To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations. Be entering your junior year of undergraduate studies this fall. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate the commitment to service and social responsibility that Ofield Dukes personified Be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry. Selection Criteria Applications will be judged by a committee of public relations professionals, using the following criteria: Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies Specific examples of commitment to service and social responsibility (demonstrated by mentoring others or participating in community service activities) OR specific examples of how you have worked to make the world a more equitable place. Writing skills as demonstrated throughout the application. Letters of recommendation from faculty and non-faculty. Awards or honors you have received for academic or extracurricular achievements (can include high school and community awards). Required Application Materials To apply, send the following materials: Nomination form (Word or PDF), signed by both you and a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser. A recommendation letter of no more than two pages from a faculty member or adviser. At least one and not more than four additional letters of recommendation from internship employers, educators or others who have been directly involved in your relevant activities. Letters may be no more than two pages. A one to two- page résumé.

Award: $1,000 This scholarship is designed to honor a student for his/her mentoring of others and his/her commitment to public relations. The Nominee Must be entering his or her junior or senior year in college Must be a major in public relations, journalism, or a related field Must be studying to prepare for a career in public relations Must possess a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Must be attending a four year accredited institution Must be in good standing as a member of a PRSSA Chapter Application Materials To apply, submit the following materials: Completed nomination form (Word or PDF) One recommendation letter made by someone other than the applicant who can address the ways the applicant has helped others in their career and professional development, and how that individual has demonstrated their potential to be a strong mentor of others in the field of public relations, in a letter of no more than two pages. Essay of no more than two pages, written by the applicant, explaining the applicant’s commitment to a public relations and a career in the industry Current resume Official academic transcript

Catherine W. Pierce scholarship was established to support students who are majoring in disciplines within the Arts and/or History. Mrs. Pierce had a great interest in helping deserving students pursue the fields of Art or History. The award amount is up to $5,000. To be eligible for this scholarship students must: - Be enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited 4 year institution - Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale - Be pursuing a degree in an Art or History discipline (see eligible majors) To complete this application you will need: - To write an essay - To provide an unofficial transcript ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM GPA: 2.5 ETHNICITIES: African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American, Caucasian RESIDENCY STATUS: U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES 4-Year Colleges ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Master's Student MAJORS African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Business, Creative Design, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Culinary, Design, Economics, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, History, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Illustration, Industrial Design, International Studies, Journalism, Labor Studies, Mass Media Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography/Video, Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Theater Arts/Drama, Theology, TV Production, Urban Planning/Studies, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, Women's Studies

The Ronald Reagan Public Policy Fellowship, underwritten by The Draine Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., supports graduate students at the University of California, Los Angeles’ Luskin School of Public Affairs in studying Ronald Reagan and the effects of his economic, social, and international policies on the State of California, the Federal Government, and the world. Award: Up to $30,000 grant per year, two-year maximum. Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be citizens of the United States of America. Be accepted to and plan to enroll full time in the University of California, Los Angeles’ Luskin School of Public Affairs in Fall as a first-year graduate student. Demonstrate interest in public policy, with a keen interest in the policies and impact of the Reagan Administration. Demonstrate at school, the workplace, and/or within the community the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship. Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.5 GPA/4.0 scale or equivalent). Demonstrate financial need. Application: Qualified candidates may access a downloadable application. In addition to the completed application form, candidates must submit: Resume Two required essays Nomination letter from an authority figure with knowledge of his/her leadership and/or interest in public policy Most recent college transcript Provisional Award Letter from the UCLA Financial Aid Office

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending four-year HACU-member institutions with a declared major in Engineering, Business, Public Relations, Mass Media, Sports Marketing, Marketing, Management, or Technology. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0., and attend school in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina. Upon notification of selection, scholarship recipients are required to submit a headshot electronically to HACU for NASCAR press purposes, and encouraged to apply to the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (www.nascardiversity.com). NASCAR and its partners help nurture new talent and raise awareness of the industry's efforts to increase diversity and attract the best minds in America.