The Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor a student for his/her mentoring of others and his/her commitment to public relations. The reward is $1,000.
The Nominee
- Must be entering his or her junior or senior year in college in fall 2014
- Must be a major in public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Must be studying to prepare for a career in public relations
- Must possess a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be attending a four year accredited institution
- Must be in good standing as a member of a PRSSA Chapter
Application Materials
To apply, submit the following materials:
- Completed nomination form (Word or PDF)
- One recommendation letter made by someone other than the applicant who can address the ways the applicant has helped others in their career and professional development, and how that individual has demonstrated their potential to be a strong mentor of others in the field of public relations, in a letter of no more than two pages.
- Essay of no more than two pages, written by the applicant, explaining the applicant’s commitment to a public relations and a career in the industry
- Current resume
- Official academic transcript
Make sure all materials are error free and thoroughly proofread. All application materials must be received at PRSSA Headquarters (not just postmarked) by September 12, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Learn more about this scholarship online.