Annual fellowship for BIPOC undergraduates in tech, science, or digital communications, offering financial support and a paid internship to foster future leaders in technology-focused PR.
Funder: Public Relations Student Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (applications open, projected) | February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $32,000 scholarship + $6,000 stipend + paid twelve-week internship (single annual award)
Summary: Annual fellowship for BIPOC undergraduates pursuing tech-focused PR, science communications, or digital marketing, including scholarship, stipend, and immersive internship.
Key Information: In-person internship in New York or San Francisco; U.S. work authorization required.
The Mission North Fellowship, established in 2022, is an annual program supporting one BIPOC-identified undergraduate student pursuing a career in public relations with a focus on tech communications, science communications, or digital marketing and design. The fellowship provides robust financial support—a $32,000 scholarship and a $6,000 stipend—alongside a paid twelve-week internship at Mission North, located in either New York, NY or San Francisco, CA. The program is designed to foster future leaders in technology-focused communications by offering real-world, immersive experience and professional development.