This grant funds the study course and exam for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations, supporting early-career public relations professionals in advancing their expertise.
Funder: PRSA Foundation
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 (Spring/Summer) | April 30, 2027 (Fall/Winter)
Funding Amounts: Covers full cost of the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations study course and examination; awarded twice annually.
Summary: Supports emerging public relations professionals by covering the costs of the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations study course and exam.
This grant, managed by the PRSA Foundation and funded by the PRSA College of Fellows, is designed to support undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates and new professionals, in pursuing the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. The award defrays the costs associated with the required study course and examination, helping recipients advance their early-career development in public relations. The program aims to encourage a professional journey from PRSSA membership through to advanced accreditation and potentially induction into the PRSA College of Fellows.