[PRSA Foundation](https://www.prsafoundation.org)

February 2027 | March 2027

$2,500 scholarship plus a paid five-week internship (approx. $25/hour)

Annual fellowship for a BIPOC undergraduate pursuing a public relations career, offering both financial support and professional experience.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all due dates are projected—refer to the program page for the latest updates.

--- ## Description The AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship is an annual award established to support BIPOC-identified undergraduate students aspiring to a career in public relations. The fellowship provides a $2,500 scholarship and a paid, five-week remote internship with AGEAN Public Relations, a firm specializing in brand-building PR for consumer brands. The program aims to foster diversity in the public relations field while offering recipients both financial assistance and hands-on professional experience. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated application deadline) - March 2027 (anticipated alternative deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $2,500 scholarship - Paid five-week remote internship (compensation approximately $25/hour) --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) - Be a registered full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university - Be a rising junior or senior (preference for rising seniors, but open to both) - Be pursuing a major in public relations, marketing & communications, English, digital marketing & design, journalism, or public policy - Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) - Be technologically equipped for remote work (own laptop required) - Be authorized to work in the United States, with a state-issued ID and a second form of identification for hourly work - Demonstrate a clear and active interest in a public relations career through academic or extracurricular activities --- ## Application Process - Prepare a resume - Write a personal statement (up to 250 words) addressing career goals, how the fellowship would serve you, and your interests in public relations - Submit the application online through the [PRSA Foundation application portal](https://prsa.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships) when the cycle opens - Monitor the [fellowship program page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/agean-public-relations-fellowship) for official application opening and deadline announcements --- ## Additional Information - The internship is remote and designed to provide agency-caliber experience with a focus on creative and strategic PR for consumer brands. - Preference may be given to candidates actively pursuing a public relations career and to rising seniors. - Applicants must be able to verify work authorization and provide necessary identification. --- ## External Links - [AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship Program Page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/agean-public-relations-fellowship) - [PRSA Foundation Scholarships & Awards](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/) - [AGEAN Public Relations](https://ageanpr.com/) - [Application Portal](https://prsa.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------| | PRSA Foundation Info | [info@prsafoundation.org](mailto:info@prsafoundation.org) | | AGEAN PR Inquiries | [alyssa.garnick@ageanpr.com](mailto:alyssa.garnick@ageanpr.com) | | PRSA Foundation Contact Page | [Contact Form](https://www.prsafoundation.org/contact/) |

AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship

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