[Public Relations Student Society of America](https://www.prsa.org/prssa)

February 2027 (application deadline, projected)

$2,500 scholarship plus paid eight-week part-time internship in New York, NY; internship wage $25/hour

Annual fellowship for students pursuing careers in public relations or communications, combining a scholarship and an in-person internship at Hirsch Leatherwood.

--- ## Description The Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship is an annual award established to support students 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 based in New York, NY. The internship is designed to offer hands-on experience in integrated strategy, brand positioning, corporate storytelling, and executive visibility at a firm recognized for its innovation and workplace culture. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline (anticipated/projected):** February 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Scholarship:** $2,500 - **Internship:** Eight-week, part-time, paid internship at $25/hour - **Location:** New York, NY (in-person, three days per week: Monday–Wednesday) --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a graduating senior or graduate student at an accredited college or university. - Pursue a major in political science, English, or humanities. - Be authorized to work in the United States. - Possess a state-issued ID and a second form of identification for hourly work. - Be able to work in person at Hirsch Leatherwood’s New York office three days per week (Monday–Wednesday). --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form (available via the PRSA Foundation’s portal). - Submit a current resume. - Provide a personal statement (up to 250 words). - Ensure all required documentation is uploaded by the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Only one fellowship is awarded annually. - The internship provides direct experience with a leading communications firm recognized by PRWeek, Fast Company, and The Observer. - Recipients must be available to work in New York, NY. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Details & Application Portal](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/hirsch-leatherwood-fellowship) - [PRSA Foundation Scholarships & Awards](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/) - [Apply via PRSA Foundation Portal](https://prsa.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/443997) - [Hirsch Leatherwood Company Website](https://hirschleatherwood.com/) - [PRSSA Scholarships Overview](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/scholarships-awards/individual-scholarships) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)](https://www.prsa.org/prssa) | | PRSA Foundation | [Contact Page](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/contact) | | Fellowship Info | [Fellowship Page](https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/hirsch-leatherwood-fellowship) | ---

Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship

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