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

February 2027

$3,000 scholarship plus paid twelve-week part-time internship ($17/hour) in New York, NY; one award annually.

Annual fellowship for students in public relations or communications, offering a scholarship and paid internship at Hannah Cranston Media.

In-person work in New York required; preference for BIPOC or underrepresented minority students.

--- ## Description The Hannah Cranston Media Fellowship is an annual program supporting aspiring public relations and communications professionals. The fellowship provides a $3,000 scholarship and a paid, twelve-week part-time internship at Hannah Cranston Media in New York, NY. The internship pays $17 per hour and requires in-person attendance three days a week (Monday–Wednesday). The program is designed to amplify the voices of students pursuing impactful communications careers and is part of the PRSA Foundation's Foster the Future initiative, which aims to increase diversity and equity within the communications industry. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $3,000 scholarship awarded to one student annually. - Paid twelve-week part-time internship at $17/hour. - Internship takes place in New York, NY, three days per week. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a registered undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university, or a graduating senior. - Major in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. - Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. - Have prior public relations or writing-focused work experience. - Be authorized to work in the United States and possess a state-issued ID plus a second form of identification for hourly work. - Able to work in person at Hannah Cranston Media's New York office three days per week (Monday–Wednesday). - Preference is given to students who are BIPOC-identified or members of underrepresented minority groups. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit: - The completed online application form (via the PRSA Foundation's scholarship portal). - A cover letter. - A writing sample. Check the [fellowship page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/hannah-cranston-media-fellowship) for application instructions and updates. --- ## Additional Information - Only one fellowship is awarded per year. - The program is part of the Foster the Future Fellowship cohort, which supports diversity and equity in PR and communications. - Internship is in-person only; remote work is not available for this fellowship. --- ## External Links - [PRSA Foundation – Fellowship Details](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/hannah-cranston-media-fellowship) - [Hannah Cranston Media](https://www.hannahcranstonmedia.com/) - [Foster the Future Fellowships Overview](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/foster-the-future/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [PRSA Foundation Contact Page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/contact/) | | Hannah Cranston Media | [hello@hannahcranstonmedia.com](mailto:hello@hannahcranstonmedia.com) |

Hannah Cranston Media Fellowship

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