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

February 2027 (application deadline, projected)

$5,000 scholarship plus paid 12-week full-time internship (approx. $20/hour)

Annual fellowship supporting one student with a scholarship and paid internship at EvolveMKD in New York, focused on future leaders in communications and marketing.

In-person internship in NYC; open to students from underrepresented or marginalized communities.

--- ## Description The EvolveMKD Fellowship is an annual program established to support emerging talent in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or English. It provides one student each year with a $5,000 scholarship and a paid twelve-week, full-time internship at EvolveMKD, a leading public relations and digital marketing agency based in New York, NY. The fellowship emphasizes hands-on experience in integrated marketing campaigns within a collaborative and inclusive agency environment, aiming to foster future leaders from diverse backgrounds in the communications field. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated application deadline, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 scholarship awarded to the selected student. - Paid twelve-week full-time internship at EvolveMKD in New York, NY. - Internship compensation: $20/hour. - Only one fellowship awarded annually. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a graduating senior or graduate student at an accredited college or university. - Have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. - Be pursuing (or have completed) a major or minor in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field. - Identify as BIPOC, first-generation college student, and/or as a member of an underrepresented or historically marginalized group. - Have at least two months of public relations internship experience. - Be authorized to work in the United States and possess a state-issued ID and a second form of identification for hourly work. - Be available to work in-person in EvolveMKD’s New York office three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday). - Be able to work 40 hours per week from 9 AM–6 PM during the fellowship. - Open to potentially joining the agency full-time after the fellowship. - PRSSA membership is preferred but not required. - Demonstrated interest or experience in beauty, health, or lifestyle PR is a bonus. - Strong written communication skills and proficiency in Office365, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external partners. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form (available via the PRSA Foundation’s scholarship portal). - Submit a resume. - Provide a personal statement. - Submit work samples, if available. - Applications are typically open in January, with deadlines in February (see Due Dates above for projected timing). --- ## Additional Information - The internship is in-person in New York City; remote work is not available. - The fellowship is highly competitive and intended to advance diversity and inclusion within the communications industry. - Recipients may be considered for full-time employment at EvolveMKD following the fellowship. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Details & Application – PRSA Foundation](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/evolvemkd-fellowship) - [Apply via PRSA Foundation Portal](https://prsa.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/444001) - [EvolveMKD Agency Website](https://www.evolvemkd.com/) - [PRSA Foundation Scholarships & Awards](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |-------------------|---------------| | General Inquiries | [PRSA Foundation Contact Page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/contact/) | | Scholarship Info | [info@prsafoundation.org](mailto:info@prsafoundation.org) | ---

EvolveMKD Fellowship

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