Applying for a Foundation Scholarship

Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win. 

To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:                                                                                                                        

1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average

2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships

3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on “Why I want to work in Public Relations”

The application materials should be mailed to:

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation

P.O. Box 29232

Richmond, VA 23242

Application materials must be received by Oct. 15, 2012.

Only students from Longwood University, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships.

The Foundation Board will select the scholarship winners, and he scholarships will be awarded at the November PRSA Richmond luncheon.

For more information, contact Malorie Burkett at 804.827.0889 or e-mail mgburkett@vcu.edu.