ABOUT THE PRSA-LA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The PRSA-LA Scholarship Program aims to recognize and assist outstanding undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in Public Relations or Communications.
Student scholarship winners will be notified in the summer and awarded their scholarships for the fall semester. Public recognition of the scholarship winners will happen annually at the PRSA-LA PRISM Awards ceremony.
In addition to receiving the scholarship, students will receive (1) year FREE access to all PRSA-LA webinars and events, giving them the additional opportunity to network and learn from PR professionals.
AWARD
Students selected will win a $2,000 scholarship.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Attend or be accepted to attend a four-year accredited college or university in Los Angeles County by Fall 2023 semester or be enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Be an incoming college sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate student.
- Earn a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in their major subject.
- Express a desire to work in the public relations/communications industries.
- Major in public relations, communications, advertising, and marketing.
- Be available to attend the PRSA-LA PRISM Awards on October 24, 2024.
OTHER
Preference will be given to PRSSA student members.
For any questions regarding the scholarship program and qualifications to apply, please contact Stephen Chavez or Yurina Melara.