Public Relations Student Society of America at Texas State University

• National Gold Key Award - The National Gold Key Award is the highest honor given to members who demonstrate academic excellence in public relations and leadership qualities in PRSSA.
• The Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship - The scholarship recognizes academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, practical experience and commitment to public relations. The 2009 Betsy Plank PRSSA Scholarship Program.pdf
• PRSA Codispoti Technology Section Grant - This grant, sponsored by PRSA's Technology Section, is open to all PRSSA members with an interest in high-tech PR.
• National President's Citation - The President's Citation was created to celebrate and honor outstanding members of PRSSA.
• Bateman Case Study Competition - The annual competition gives students an opportunity to exercise the analytical skills and mature judgement required for public relations problem solving.
• Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Award - This award is presented to the PRSSA student who demonstrates superior understanding of ethical principles in public relations.
• Multicultural Affairs Scholarship - This scholarship program was established in 1989 by PRSA's Multicultural Affairs Committee, to assist and recognize young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. PRSA 2009 Multicultural Affairs Scholarship.pdf
• Gary Yoshimura PR Scholarship - This scholarship has been developed in memory of Gary Yoshimura who was a dedicated leader in public relations. Gary Yoshimura was a consummate professional. His focus on his work, his fierce determination to do his best regardless of the situation or obstacles in his path, and his team spirit will live on in this scholarship. GARY YOSHIMURA SCHOLARSHIP.pdf
• Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship- The Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).  The scholarship was developed by Allison & Partners in memory of Steve Pisinski, APR, Fellow PRSA and founder of The Montgomery Group.  Each fall, a $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a qualified public relations student chosen by the Selection Committee. Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship.pdf 

For a complete listing of all available scholarships and awards, please follow these links:

• Member scholarships and awards
• Teahan chapter awards
• Bateman competitions

• PRSSA Scholarship-  If you are interested in attending TPRA or any other PRSSA event and would like financial assistance, please download the PDF below, print and fill it out and turn it into an officer at the next PRSSA meeting! Scholarship Application-PDF File

• PRSSA National Conference Scholarship- PRSA Austin is offering a scholarship that pays the registration fees for one person from Texas State University-San Marcos for the PRSSA Nationals in San Diego. Visit the Travel Opportunities page on this site for more information abou the conference. Below is the application for the scholarship.PRSSA Conference Scholarship Application[1].pdf 

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• PRSA Travel and Tourism Section Grant- We invite PRSSA students to submit an application for The PRSA Travel and Tourism Section Grant for PRSSA Conference registration. This grant is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in travel and tourism/hospitality public relations. There is no limit to the number of applications a Chapter may submit; however, no more than 1 grant per school will be awarded. The winners' Conference registration fee for the PRSSA 2009 National Conference in San Diego will be paid by the PRSA Travel and Tourism Section. The Section will invite grant winners to attend the Travel and Tourism Section Seminar to meet and mingle with members of the Section and other public relations professionals. For eligibility requirements and more info visit:http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-traveltour.asp
• PRSA Health Academy Grant Application- We invite PRSSA students to submit an application for the PRSA Health Academy Grant for PRSSA Conference registration. This grant, which will pay the registration fees for two students to attend the PRSSA 2009 National Conference in San Diego, is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in health care public relations. The grantees will also be invited to attend the Health Academy session at the PRSA International Conference, allowing them to meet and mingle with Section members and other public relations professionals. Two grants will be awarded. There is no limit to the number of applications a PRSSA Chapter may submit; however, no more than one grant per school will be awarded. For eligibility requirements and more info visit:
  http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-healthacad.asp

The LAGRANT Foundation is now accepting applications for $125,000 in scholarships for the 2010/2011 academic year. A total of 20 scholarships will be awarded to ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in advertising, marketing or public relations. Undergraduate scholarships are worth $5,000 each and graduate scholarships are worth $10,000 each.Here is their press releaseCall_For_Applications_Ad_TLF.pdf, flier2010CallForApp-1.pdf, undergraduateScholarship Application UG10-1.pdf and graduateScholarship Application G10-1.pdf applications for distribution
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February 26, 2010.
Applications may be obtained through TLF’s website at www.lagrantfoundation.org.
If you have any questions please contact TLF Programs Manager Ericka Avila. She may be reached at erickaavila@lagrant.com or 323.469.8680, ext. 223.