Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship
The Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship provides a scholarship and hands-on internship for students to gain real-world experience in strategic communications at a top NYC firm.
Funder: Public Relations Student Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 scholarship plus paid eight-week part-time internship in NYC; internship pays $25/hour.
Summary: Supports students pursuing careers in public relations or communications through a scholarship and paid internship at Hirsch Leatherwood in New York City.
Key Information: In-person attendance in NYC (3 days/week) is required.
Description
The Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship provides a $2,500 scholarship and an eight-week, part-time paid internship at Hirsch Leatherwood, a leading strategic communications firm based in New York, NY. The fellowship is designed to support students interested in careers in public relations or communications, offering both financial assistance and hands-on industry experience. Fellows will work in person at the Hirsch Leatherwood office three days per week (Monday–Wednesday), gaining exposure to integrated strategy across brand positioning, corporate storytelling, and executive visibility.
