ABOUT THE PRSA-LA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 PRSA-LA Scholarship Program!
THIRD PLACE
Samvita Ishwari Amladi
USC Annenberg School for
Communication and Journalism
The PRSA-LA Scholarship Program aims to recognize and assist outstanding undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in Public Relations or Communications.
A huge thank you to our 2026 scholarship sponsors for making this program possible! Your generous support helps us make a lasting impact.
AWARD
Student scholarship winners were notified in the summer and awarded their scholarships for the fall semester. Public recognition of the scholarship winners happens annually at the PRSA-LA PRISM Awards ceremony.
In addition to receiving the scholarship, students receive (1) year FREE access to all PRSA-LA webinars and events, giving them the additional opportunity to network and learn from PR professionals.
This year, the first place student is awarded a $2,000 scholarship and the second and third students receives a $1,500 scholarship each.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Attend or be accepted to attend a four-year accredited college or university in Los Angeles County by Fall 2025 semester or be enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Be an incoming college sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate student.
- Earn a minimum 3.0 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 2026 PRSA-LA PRism Awards.
For any questions regarding the scholarship program and qualifications to apply, please contact Stephen Chavez.