THE 2016 Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship
Sponsored by EDvestinU
Undergraduate students, who will achieve “sophomore,” “junior,” or “senior” grade level by fall 2016, or graduate students at an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont who have a declared major in a public relations-related field are encouraged to apply for the Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship Program sponsored by EDvestinU.
Entries will be judged by a committee of public relations professionals. Winners will be announced in August 2016. The honoree will receive a $500 scholarship to be used toward tuition and fees in support of the winner’s educational pursuits.
Eligibility
Candidates must be undergraduates, who will achieve “sophomore,” “junior,” or “senior” grade level by fall 2016, or graduate students in a public relations-related program at an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. There are no state residency requirements. While Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) members are encouraged to apply, membership in PRSSA is not required.
An official nomination form must be
Completed by the candidate as directed, signed by the candidate, and then signed by a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser.
The entire application must be mailed or emailed to Yankee Chapter PRSA, and must arrive (not simply be postmarked) by the application deadline. Copies may be front and back.
The completed form must be accompanied by
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser.
The application materials
Must be typed.
May not contain any information or documents other than those specified above.
Should be carefully reviewed for typos, spelling and grammatical errors. Applications with excessive errors will be automatically disqualified.
The application deadline is August 1, 2016. Send all application materials to:
Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship Committee
53 Regional Dr., Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301
Or,
Applications will be judged using the following criteria:
Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies
Demonstrated leadership
Practical experience, e.g., internships, other work/service
Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidate’s statement
Writing skills as demonstrated throughout the application
Letter of recommendation
Questions: For questions or comments, please contact Donna Eason, APR at .
THE 2016 YANKEE CHAPTER PRSA SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by EDvestinU
Official Nomination Form
Deadline: August 1, 2016
Application must be typed. Submit application materials to:
Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship Committee
The Yankee Chapter PRSA
53 Regional Dr., Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301
Or,
Candidate
Candidate’s School
Candidate’s School Address
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
Candidate’s Permanent Address
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
Overall GPA: GPA in PR-related courses:
GPA at the end of last quarter/semester:
Year of graduate/undergraduate study as of September 2016: ______
Adviser Name Faculty PRSSA Adviser
School or Company
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
We certify that the information provided in the application materials submitted by this candidate is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Candidate Signature Date
Adviser Signature Date
Candidate Name
Comment on any other areas of academic work and the value you believe it lends to your planned career.
List any honors or awards you’ve received and leadership experience you have gained in PRSSA and/or other areas on or off campus.
Candidate Name
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