LaunchSquad Fellowship
This fellowship supports BIPOC students in communications fields with a scholarship, stipend, and paid internship to promote diversity and equity in the public relations industry.
Funder: Public Relations Student Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 scholarship + $4,000 stipend + paid eight-week internship; one award annually
Summary: Supports BIPOC students pursuing careers in journalism, public relations, marketing, and communications with financial aid and a professional internship.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; check program page for updates.
Description
The fellowship aims to diversify the public relations industry by supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students who are pursuing careers in journalism, public relations, marketing, and communications. Each year, one student receives a $15,000 scholarship, a $4,000 stipend, and an eight-week paid internship with LaunchSquad, an independent PR and creative agency. The program seeks to foster equity and belonging in the industry and provide meaningful career-building experiences for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
