Scholarship/Award |
Purpose |
Qualifications |
Deadline |
Donald
P. Durocher Scholarship (Detroit Chapter scholarship)
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE |
$1,000
is awarded annually for qualified students planning a career in public relations. |
-Enrolled
in program of PR, journalism, or communication studies.
-Junior or Senior status
-Completion of essay |
October
28th , 2000 |
| National
Gold Key Award |
To honor PRSSA members who demonstrate excellence in public relations and
leadership in PRSSA. This is the highest honor a member can achieve. |
-PRSSA member for at least two years.
-Senior status or in graduate school
-3.4 GPA in major
-PRSSA leadership position
-Completed professional internship |
September, 2000 |
| Betsy
Plank / PRSSA Scholarship |
Three
awards are presented to recognize academic achievement, leadership and practical
experience. The scholarship honors Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, one of the founders of
PRSSA. |
-Enrolled
in program of PR study
-Junior or senior in undergraduate program
-Essay, application form
-Letters of recommendation |
September, 2000 |
| PRSA
Codispoti Technology Section Grant |
To
recognize students with an interest in high-tech public relations careers. Winners receive
complimentary PRSSA National Conference registration. |
-Application
form
-Letter of recommendation
-Original essay of up to 250 words
-PRSSA membership |
September, 2000 |
| National
Presidents Citation |
To
celebrate and honor outstanding members of PRSSA. |
-One
page essay
-List of PRSSA activities/honors
-Letter(s) of recommendation |
October,
2000 |
| Thomas
R. Jordan PRSSA Scholarship |
To
recognize one student for excellence in public relations studies. This award is in memory
of Thomas R. Jordan and is funded by The Dilenschneider Group. |
-Completed
application
-Full-time PRSSA student
-Original paper of 1,000-1,500 words.
-3.4 GPA in major |
March, 2000 |
| Professor
Sidney Gross Memorial Award |
$1,000
is presented to a PRSSA member for writing an essay concerning public relations ethics.
The award honors Professor Sidney Gross, a former New York University faculty member. |
-1,000-1,500
word essay on PR ethics.
-Show a strong understanding of the ethical implications of the issue or case that was
studied. |
April,
2000 |
| PRSSA
Hall of Fame Award |
To honor outstanding PRSSA alumni for contributions to the public
relations profession. |
-Nominee must make contributions to PR education through PRSSA
involvement. |
April,
2000 |
| PRSA
Multicultural Affairs Scholarship |
To recognize academic achievement and public relations potential of
minority undergraduate communications students. |
-Juniors or Seniors in undergraduate program.
-3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
-1,500 word essay |
April,
2000 |
| Dr.
F.H. Teahan Chapter Awards Program |
To recognize outstanding achievement in PRSSA chapters. Cash prizes
totaling $4,000 are awarded in 10 categories. |
-See chapter handbook for detailed descriptions of the 10 competition
categories. |
June, 2000 |
