[Public Relations Student Society of America](https://www.prsa.org/prssa)

April 30, 2026

Full registration fees for the PRSA 2026 International Conference; up to eight recipients; no cash disbursement.

Supports early-career PRSA Associate Members (former PRSSA) with free registration to the PRSA 2026 International Conference.

Covers registration only; travel, lodging, and meals are not included.

--- ## Description This grant pays the full registration fee for up to eight former PRSSA members who are now PRSA Associate Members to attend the PRSA 2026 International Conference. The intent is to recognize and support early-career professionals committed to continued professional development and engagement within the PRSA community. Recipients who have already registered for the conference will receive a full refund of their registration fee. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline:** April 30, 2026 All application materials must be submitted by email to ben.castleman@prsa.org by the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Covers **full conference registration fees** for up to eight recipients to attend the PRSA 2026 International Conference. - No cash is awarded; the grant is applied directly to conference registration. - Does **not** cover travel, lodging, or meals. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a **former PRSSA member**. - Be a **current PRSA Associate Member**. - Plan to attend the PRSA 2026 International Conference. - Previous recipients may reapply, but **priority is given to new applicants**. --- ## Application Process 1. **Download and complete the official application form** ([Word](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/prsa-2026-international-conference-grant-application-(word).doc?sfvrsn=b0c61294_1) or [PDF](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/prsa-2026-international-conference-grant-application-(pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=3c571c26_1)). 2. **Obtain signatures** from your PRSSA Faculty or Professional Adviser. 3. **Prepare and include**: - A letter of recommendation from your PRSSA Faculty/Professional Adviser (max 250 words). - A letter of recommendation from a current internship/job supervisor (max 250 words). - A draft press release (max 250 words) announcing your selection as a grant winner. - An original essay (max 250 words) on why you want to attend the conference, what you hope to learn, and how you plan to share your experience with fellow PRSA members. 4. **Type all materials** (except for signatures). 5. **Submit all materials as email attachments** to ben.castleman@prsa.org by April 30, 2026. **Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. One application per member.** --- ## Additional Information - Recipients who have already paid the conference registration fee will receive a full refund. - All application documents must be typed and clearly labeled. - New applicants are prioritized, but past recipients are eligible. - Only registration fees are covered; all other expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. --- ## External Links - [Event Grants Program Page](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/scholarships-awards/event-grants) - [PRSA Associate Membership Types](https://www.prsa.org/membership/membership-types) - [Application Form (Word)](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/prsa-2026-international-conference-grant-application-(word).doc?sfvrsn=b0c61294_1) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/prsa-2026-international-conference-grant-application-(pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=3c571c26_1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |---------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Ben Castleman | ben.castleman@prsa.org | Grant submission and inquiries | | PRSSA Contact Page | [Contact PRSSA](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/contact) | General questions |

PRSA ICON 2026 Associate Member Grant

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