PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship

Award Amount
Award Amount

$1,500

Application deadline
Application deadline

May 31

Awarded By:

Public Relations Student Society of America

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Must be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
  4. Must be a member of one of the following minority groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  6. Preference is given to those majoring or minoring in public relations. A student attending a school that does not offer a public relations degree or program must be enrolled in a communications degree program, such as journalism or mass communications.
  7. Must have attained junior status or higher by the and have a minimum of one full term remaining by the start of the fall term following application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is offered to U.S. college juniors or seniors who are of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and it is preferred that they major or minor in public relations (or are in a communications degree program if a public relations program is not offered at their school).

Application requirements for the PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
  • Essay
  • Financial statement
Additional Information: Please note: Membership in the PRSSA is preferred, but is not a requirement for eligibility. While it is not mandatory, the award recipient is strongly encouraged to attend the PRSSA and PRSA national conferences to promote the scholarship program, meet PRSA officials, and network with members of the Multicultural Communications Section. Previous award winners are not eligible to apply.

Award Amount: $1,500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 31

Applications are available on the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) website. In addition to the completed application, students must submit an official transcript of courses completed; a brief letter of recommendation from a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) member or an individual associated with public relations or higher education; a typed, double-spaced essay (no more than three pages in length) on the topic listed on the application; and a statement of financial status. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About Public Relations Student Society of America:
Contact Information: Kate Ryan, Vice President of Member Services
Address: 33 Maiden Lane 11th Floor New York, New York 10038-5150
Email: kryan2013@gmail.com , kryan2013@gmail.com
Apply Now

Save time. Let us search for you.

Narrow down over 1,000,000 scholarships with personalized results.

Get matched to scholarships that are perfect for you!

Start Your Search

You May Also Like

Privacy Policy   |    Terms of Use   |    FAQs   |    About Us   |    Disclosure: “What Determines Top/Best?”    |    Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA and NV residents)

Disclosure: EducationDynamics receive compensation for the featured schools on our websites (see “Sponsored Schools” or “Sponsored Listings” or “Sponsored Results”). So what does this mean for you? Compensation may impact where the Sponsored Schools appear on our websites, including whether they appear as a match through our education matching services tool, the order in which they appear in a listing, and/or their ranking. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. By providing information or agreeing to be contacted by a Sponsored School, you are in no way obligated to apply to or enroll with the school.

The sources for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

This is an offer for educational opportunities that may lead to employment and not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Students should consult with a representative from the school they select to learn more about career opportunities in that field. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The information on this site is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.

×

Sponsored Meaning Explained