Scholarship Name:

Public Relations Student Society of America (“PRSSA”) Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by PRSSA to college students.

Award Amount:

$1,000.00 – $5,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Three (3) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) letter of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must be a PRSSA member; 2) Must be pursuing a degree leading to a career in Public Relations; 3) Application must be endorsed by a Faculty Adviser and a Professional Adviser; 4) Two (2) page max. letter of recommendation from a PRSSA Faculty or Professional Adviser required; 5) Additional letters of recommendation optional; 6) Signed personal statement required; 7) Scholarships awarded as follows:

First Honor:      $5,000.00
Second Honor: $1,500.00
Third Honor:     $1,000.00

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

Nationwide

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be an undergraduate junior or senior

Category (Select all that apply):

Membership, Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major/Field of Study

Web Site:

http://www.prsafoundation.org/betsy-plank-scholarship/

Point of Contact:

        May 26, 2017 (receipt date)