Public Relations scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Public Relations scholarships for January 2025.
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ATLAS Fellow Scholarship Program
Chicago • New York • Teton County • Illinois • Wyoming • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen
The ATLAS Fellow Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in select cities pursuing financial services careers.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Geoffrey M. Curtis Scholarship
Public Relations • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Microsoft Disability Program
For students with disabilities • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Legal • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen
Microsoft Disability Program awards $5,000 to 10 high school seniors with disabilities pursuing eligible degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship
Radio & Television • Film • Public Relations • Advertising • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Design/Visual Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship awards $5,000 to two Texas students in media-related fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship
Lavaca County • Texas • Arts • Studio Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
James O. Thomason Scholarship
South Carolina • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Freshmen
The James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to Idaho high school students pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
PRSA Memphis Scholarship
Mississippi • Tennessee • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Texas - UK Award
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The Lagrant Foundation - Graduate Scholarships
Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The Lagrant Foundation offers $3,750 scholarships for minority graduate students in advertising, marketing, or public relations.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Law • Education • Public Relations • Teaching • Mental Health • Social Work • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for legally blind students pursuing service-oriented degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship
Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships
Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship Award
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • Whiteside County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Indiana • Illinois • Kentucky • Marketing • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Advertising • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship offers $250+ for students in specific counties majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, or PR.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Axia Public Relations Scholarship
Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Axia Public Relations Scholarship offers $2,000 for juniors/seniors in PR. Requires essay/video & PR experience.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship
New York • Criminal Justice • Business Administration • Public Relations • Freshmen
The Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to NY high school seniors pursuing Criminal Justice or Labor Relations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduates in business with financial need and leadership skills.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Freshmen
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars provides up to $7,500 for HBCU freshmen with a 2.8 GPA. Apply with a resume and essays.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Inflation Sucks Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $200 Inflation Sucks Scholarship to ease financial strain from rising costs. Share your thoughts on inflation's impact.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Young Women in Public Affairs
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
AAF Annual Scholarship
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • White County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Kentucky • Indiana • Illinois • Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • Graphic Design • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The AAF Annual Scholarship offers over $4,000 for students in specific counties pursuing Advertising, Marketing, or related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
Public Relations • Journalism • Communications • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Diversity Multicultural Scholarship awards $1,500 to undergraduates of diverse ancestries with a 3.0 GPA and commitment to public relations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
PRSA Silicon Valley Diversity and Multicultural Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
May 18, 2025
Sally Heet Memorial Scholarship
Washington • Public Relations • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
FAQ
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.
When writing your application, be clear and concise, showcase your passion for Public Relations, provide specific examples of your achievements, and ensure your application is free of grammatical errors.
Public Relations scholarships may cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, many Public Relations scholarships are open to international students, but it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
To apply for Public Relations scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and possibly write an essay or personal statement.
To increase your chances, focus on maintaining a strong GPA, gaining relevant experience through internships or volunteer work, and crafting a compelling personal statement that highlights your passion for Public Relations.
Eligibility criteria for Public Relations scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes extracurricular involvement in related activities.
Yes, many Public Relations scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Public Relations scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Public Relations scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing a degree in Public Relations or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Common documents required for Public Relations scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume or portfolio showcasing your work.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Public Relations scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
While a high GPA can enhance your application for Public Relations scholarships, not all scholarships require a specific GPA. It's important to check the individual requirements for each scholarship.
In your personal statement for Public Relations scholarships, include your passion for the field, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
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