The Kathleen Kelly Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of PRSA Maryland’s Executive Board to a student who demonstrates excellent academic credentials and the potential for a successful public relations career.

Purpose:

• To honor the outstanding achievements of an individual public relations student.
• To encourage all students to strive to high levels of performance and participation as they prepare for careers in public relations.
• To connect PRSSA chapters and public relations students to PRSA Maryland.

Award:

• A one-time award (amount determined by board).
• Recognition at a PRSA sponsored event to be announced at a later date.

Eligibility:

• College-level student with sophomore or junior status.
• Enrollment in college or university in Maryland; or a resident of Maryland attending college outside of the state.
• Concentrated study in an area of communications with the intention to pursue a career in public relations.

Selection criteria:

• Excellent academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA overall and grades of B or better in all public relations, English and/or writing courses.)
• Commitment to public relations as demonstrated by:
  • campus public relations activities
  • membership in PRSSA and/or other career-related student organizations
  • public relations work experience (paid, volunteer, internship)
• Other involvement in campus and/or community organizations
• Financial need is not considered in selecting the recipient.
  

Selection procedure:

• Applications will be reviewed by the PRSA Maryland Committee
• The Committee will narrow the field and as necessary will make a recommendation to the Executive Board of PRSA Maryland for final decision

Application procedure:

To be considered, student must submit:

• completed application, including essay (Click here for an application)
• official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
• comprehensive student resume covering criteria areas