The Student of the Year program will award scholarships to outstanding college students in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field who live or attend school in Northeast Ohio. One scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Northeast Ohio communications student, and a second scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Northeast Ohio communications student who also identifies as a member of a racial/ethnic minority group or as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must graduate after August 31. Prizes will be disbursed directly to the winners and are intended for any school-related expense, such as tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and other living expenses.