The PRSA Foundation awards the Axia Public Relations Scholarship to students who: demonstrate financial need; demonstrate experience and passion for public relations; and demonstrate a dedication to professional ethics and excellence. Eligible applicants must: be juniors or seniors in good academic standing at accredited colleges or universities; have some public relations experience through volunteering, internships, or employment; be studying public relations or an equivalent major; and be seeking a public relations career.
Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit: work samples (up to three public relations work samples that demonstrate their best PR work); a link to their LinkedIn profile; and a cover letter or intro video (within 600 words and/or within a two-minute video in English, please share why they are the most deserving scholarship candidate). The PRSA Foundation will make payment directly to the winner’s university for use on their behalf; payment can only be used to directly fund the winner’s educational pursuits.