To be eligible for the John D. Graham Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations, and be entering their senior year of undergraduate studies in fall after the application deadline to apply. Judges will be looking for the following qualities: academic achievement in public relations and overall studies; leadership; experience in internships or other work/service; a commitment to public relations; and writing skills.
Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation (no more than two pages, from either a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser), one or two additional letters of recommendation ( from internship employers, educators or others) and a one-page resume. The scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s university for use on their behalf, and can only be used to directly fund the winner’s educational pursuits.