Funder: PRSA Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Spring/Summer) | April 30, 2027 (Fall/Winter) | November 1, 2027 (Spring/Summer)
Funding Amounts: Covers the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations study course and examination costs; limited grants awarded twice annually
Summary: Supports qualifying students and new professionals pursuing the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations and a public relations-related career.
Key Information: Applicants must meet certificate eligibility requirements and have at least six months of eligibility remaining.
Description
The PRSA Foundation oversees this professional development grant, funded by the PRSA College of Fellows, to help qualifying students and young professionals cover the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations study course and examination. The College of Fellows manages fundraising and the selection committee process.
The program supports entry into a lifelong progression of learning and participation in public relations. The College describes that pathway as beginning with Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) membership, followed by the certificate, Accreditation in Public Relations through the Universal Accreditation Board, and potentially induction into the College of Fellows.
