Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship
The Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship offers a scholarship and paid internship for students to gain hands-on experience in public relations and communications at a leading New York firm.
Funder: PRSA Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,500 scholarship plus eight-week part-time paid internship ($25/hour)
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting students in public relations or communications with a scholarship and paid internship in New York.
Key Information: Requires in-person work in New York, NY (3 days/week); open to students majoring in political science, English, or humanities.
Description
The Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship is an annual award established in 2026 to recognize and support one student pursuing a career in public relations or communications. The fellowship provides a $2,500 scholarship and an eight-week part-time paid internship at Hirsch Leatherwood, a strategic communications firm in New York, NY. The program is designed to help students gain hands-on experience in brand positioning, corporate storytelling, and executive visibility, working with a firm recognized for its innovative work with large enterprises and startups.
