scholarships
Sally Heet Memorial Shcolarship
Established in 1986 in memory of a former member and good friend of Puget Sound PRSA, this scholarship awards $2,500 for tuition expenses to students pursuing careers in public relations.
Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
Awarded by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, this scholarship provides a $2,500 tuition award for minority students pursuing a public relations career.
The Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship
Champions for PRSSA, formerly the Friends, established this scholarship to recognize academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, practical experience and commitment to public relations.
PRSA Codispoti Technology Section Grant
Sponsored by PRSA's Technology Section, the grant is open to all PRSSA members with an interest in high-tech public relations. Winners receive reimbursement for full registration to PRSSA's National Conference.
Gary Yoshimura Scholarship
This new scholarship is presented in memory of Gary Yoshimura, a dedicated leader in the field of public relations. All PRSSA members who demonstrate a financial need for the pursuit of higher education in public relations my apply for the $2,400 scholarship award.
The Daniel J. Elelman/PRSSA
Award for the outstanding public relations student - This award, which includes a cash prize and a paid 3-month internship, goes to one outstanding PRSSA student per year. It serves to remind young professionals that hard work, dedication and leadership do result in success.
Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Award
Presented in memory of the late Sidney Gross, a respected public relations practitioner and educator, this award is presented to a PRSSA student who demonstrates superior understanding of ethical principles in public relations.
Dr. F.H. Teahan Chapter Award Program
This annual program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements by individual chapters in activities carried out throughout the previous year. Champions for PRSSA, formerly the Friends, sponsor cash prizes totaling more than $4,000 for winning entries in 10 categories.
Bateman PRSSA Case Study Competition
Established in 1973, the annual PRSSA case study competition gives students an opportunity to exercise the analytical skills and mature judgment required for public relations problem solving. In 1982 it was renamed in honor of J. Carroll Bateman, distinguished public relations pioneer and charter friend of PRSSA.
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