The Mission North Fellowship supports a BIPOC undergraduate with hands-on experience and mentorship in tech-focused PR, science communications, or digital marketing through a paid internship and scholarship.
Funder: PRSA Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (applications open) | February 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $32,000 scholarship, $6,000 stipend, and a paid twelve-week internship (total value ~$41,000)
Summary: Annual fellowship for one BIPOC undergraduate pursuing a career in tech-focused PR, science communications, or digital marketing, including scholarship, stipend, and paid internship.
Key Information: In-person internship in New York, NY or San Francisco, CA required; U.S. work authorization needed.
The Mission North Fellowship is an annual award established to support one BIPOC-identified undergraduate student who aspires to a career in public relations with a focus on technology communications, science communications, or digital marketing and design. The fellowship includes a $32,000 scholarship, a $6,000 stipend, and a paid twelve-week internship at Mission North, located in either New York, NY or San Francisco, CA. The program’s goal is to foster future leaders in technology public relations and the tech industry through immersive, hands-on experience and professional development.