Public Relations Scholarships

The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers a wide range of scholarships based on the fields and majors it supports. ISF also offers many joint scholarships with partner organization that share its common mission and vision. ISF is honored to work with the Islamic Network Group, ING to host the ISF-ING Scholarship. This scholarship is only open to journalism, education, religious studies, and public affairs students. Recipients of this scholarship are encouraged to intern with ING within one year of receiving this scholarship. Description and Eligibility: ISF accepts online applications once a year starting in December for a period of three months. Each Eligible Applicant Must Be: Muslim and active member of the Muslim Community; Attending an accredited university in the U.S.; Majoring in an ISF supported field of study; Maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average; A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.; An undergraduate (junior/senior) or of graduate standing.

Amount: $ 3,000 /Renewable Criteria •Junior or Senior university classification by the Fall Semester •Open to Business majors including : Accounting, Communications, General Business, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations or Sales majors •Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident •Must be of Hispanic descent •Must have a 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale •Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 hours) for the duration of the scholarship period •Provide two letters of recommendation highlighting leadership potential •Scholar must attend ¡Adelante!'s Annual Leadership Institute in San Antonio, TX (Sponsorship to attend is included along with the scholarship) •Must attend a Partnering University

The Mark Beaumont Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2010 to honor the memory of COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont. This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths for Mark Beaumont applicants include (but are not limited to) executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development.

Award: $300 and a certificate The award 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. Eligibility To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Be pursuing an undergraduate education in public relations. Complete a professional internship. Be a PRSSA member in good standing. Application You need to submit the following materials to apply for this award: A typed, completed application form (Word or PDF). A letter of recommendation from your internship supervisor. A letter of recommendation from your PRSSA Faculty Adviser. A typed 1,000 to 1,200 word essay describing the internship experience and addressing each of the following subjects in the order stated: Organization sponsoring internship. Internship supervisor. Period of internship. Internship responsibilities. Results achieved. What you learned. Value of internship to studies and future career.

Award: $5,000 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. 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 senior year of undergraduate studies this fall. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry. Judging Criteria Your application will be judged using the following criteria: Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies. Demonstrated leadership on or off campus. Practical experience, e.g. internships, other work/service. Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidate’s statement. Writing skills as demonstrated throughout the application. Letters of recommendation. Application This award application requires that you submit four typed copies of the following materials: An application form (Word or PDF) signed by both you and a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser. A letter of recommendation, no more than two pages, from either a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser. No more than two additional letters of recommendation from internship employers, educators or others. A one page résumé.

Award: $2,400 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. Applicants will be notified in early April. Eligibility For this award, you must meet the following requirements: Be pursuing a higher education in the public relations field. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate financial need. Be a PRSSA member. Application To apply for this award you need to submit the following materials: A completed application form (Word or PDF). A letter of recommendation from internship supervisor/employer or faculty adviser. A 1,000-word essay describing a challenge you have faced, either personally or professionally, and how you have overcame it. An official transcript. Make sure all materials are error free and thoroughly proofread. All application materials must be received at PRSSA Headquarters (not just postmarked). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Award: Two awards, each $1,500 Established in 1989 by PRSA’s Multicultural Affairs Committee, the PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship annually assists and recognizes young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. Two scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500, will be awarded to talented communications students who are of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry. All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at accredited four-year colleges or universities, be at least junior status and at most have one full term remaining as of Fall and have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale. This scholarship is made possible by the PRSA Foundation. Eligibility You must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university. Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is preferred, but is not a requirement. A major or minor in public relations is also preferred. A student who attends a school that does not offer a public relations degree or program must be enrolled in a communications degree program (e.g., journalism or mass communications). You must be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry. You must have attained, by Fall, at least junior status and have at most one full term remaining. You also must have earned and maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale in all courses. Application A completed application form (Word or PDF). An official transcript of all college/university courses completed. A brief letter of recommendation from a PRSA member or an individual associated with the public relations profession (corporate, agency, government, non-profit) or higher education. A typed, double-spaced two page essay, on one of the following topics: Why does diversity matter to the public relations industry? What is the significance of having a diverse workforce in the public relations industry? How is diversity enacted in everyday public relations practice? What recent multicultural communication efforts have helped to bridge the gap between the community and the company/institution?

Award: $1,500 The check will be payable to the recipient’s university for the recipient’s use, and can only be used to fund educational pursuits. Eligibility To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Be a journalism, communications or public relations major. Be in your junior or senior year of college. Have at least a 3.3 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Be a PRSSA member. Application You need to submit the following materials to apply for this award: A completed application form (Word or PDF). A résumé including academic honors, special projects, activities and work experience. An official transcript. An essay of 1,000 words or fewer stating your career goals. Two writing samples (in addition to the essay). Two letters of academic or professional recommendation. The writer should send the letter directly to PRSSA Headquarters. Make sure all materials are error free and thoroughly proofread. All application materials must be received at PRSSA Headquarters (not just postmarked). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Awards: First honor $2,000. Second honor $1,500. Third honor $1,000. The award will be payable to the recipient’s university for the recipient’s use, and can only be used to fund educational pursuits. Eligibility and Judging Criteria You must be a PRSSA member in your junior or senior year of college, preparing for a career in public relations to apply for this award. Applications will be judged on the following criteria: Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies. Demonstrated leadership. Practical experience, e.g. internships, other work/service, student firm work Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidate's statement Application To apply for this award, submit the following materials: The application form (Word or PDF) signed by you, your Faculty Adviser and your Professional Adviser. A letter of recommendation from your Faculty or Professional Adviser. A signed statement of 300 words or fewer that outlines your commitment to public relations and its ethical practice. Optional: Additional letters of recommendation from previous employers or professors. Make sure all materials are error free and thoroughly proofread. All application materials must be received at PRSSA Headquarters (not just postmarked). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Award: $1,500 award This award 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. Eligibility All PRSSA members are welcome to apply. Application To apply, send the following materials to PRSSA Headquarters: The application form (Word or PDF), SIGNED by candidate AND Faculty Adviser. Letter of recommendation from your Chapter’s Faculty or Professional Adviser. An essay of 1,000 to 1,200 words that describes: The definition of excellence in public relations and how you plan to achieve it in your future career. The ethical and work standards that are required of public relations professionals and how you plan to excel in these areas. A list of leadership qualities you believe are most important in public relations, and why.

Award: First place $3,000; two runners up $1,000 each 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. Eligibility You must be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations, and entering your senior year of undergraduate studies in fall after the application deadline to apply for this scholarship. Judges will be looking for the following qualities: Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies. Demonstrated leadership. Practical experience in internships, other work/service. Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidate’s statements in the application form. Writing skills demonstrated throughout the application form. Application To apply for this award, submit four copies of the following materials: The completed application form (Word or PDF), including signatures from you and a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser. A letter of recommendation, no more than two pages, from either a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser. No more than two additional letters of recommendation from internship employers, educators or others. A one page résumé.

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