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

April 30, 2026

Full registration fees for up to 10 students to attend the PRSSA 2026 International Conference (value varies by conference rate)

Supports current PRSSA members to attend the 2026 International Conference by awarding grants based on writing skill in a press release and essay.

Application is by email; incomplete or late applications are not considered.

--- ## Description This grant provides financial support for up to ten PRSSA members to attend the PRSSA 2026 International Conference by covering their full conference registration fees. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated superior writing skills, as evidenced by a required press release and an original essay. The grant is designed to make the conference accessible to promising students in public relations who might otherwise be unable to attend. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: All application materials must be received by email. --- ## Funding Amount - Covers the full registration fee for the PRSSA 2026 International Conference for up to ten recipients. - Winners who have already paid registration will receive a full refund. - No additional travel or accommodation costs are covered. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a current, paid PRSSA member (dues paid in November 2025 or March 2026). - Plan to attend the PRSSA 2026 International Conference. - Not have previously won this specific grant in any past year. - Submit only one application per student; chapters cannot submit group applications. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following as email attachments: 1. **Completed Application Form** (signed by a PRSSA Faculty or Professional Adviser) - [Download Word version](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/2026_prssa_conference_grant_application-(word).doc?sfvrsn=8da78222_1) - [Download PDF version](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/2026_prssa_conference_grant_application-(pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=e0cebc3e_1) 2. **Letter of Recommendation** (up to 250 words) from a PRSSA Faculty or Professional Adviser. 3. **Draft Press Release** (up to 250 words) announcing your selection as a grant winner. 4. **Original Essay** (up to 250 words) on one essential skill or trait for future public relations professionals, explaining its importance and how to strengthen it. - All materials must be clearly labeled, typed (except signatures), error-free, and proofread. - Submit all documents by email to: [ben.castleman@prsa.org](mailto:ben.castleman@prsa.org) - Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - If selected and you have already registered for the conference, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee. - Only one application per student is permitted. - The grant does not cover travel, lodging, or other conference-related expenses. --- ## External Links - [Event Grants Program Page](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/scholarships-awards/event-grants) - [PRSSA Main Website](https://www.prsa.org/prssa) - [PRSSA 2026 International Conference Grant Application (PDF)](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/2026_prssa_conference_grant_application-(pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=e0cebc3e_1) - [PRSSA 2026 International Conference Grant Application (Word)](https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/prssa-docs/scholarships-awards/2026_prssa_conference_grant_application-(word).doc?sfvrsn=8da78222_1) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | More Info | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Ben Castleman (PRSSA) | [ben.castleman@prsa.org](mailto:ben.castleman@prsa.org) | [PRSSA Contact Page](https://www.prsa.org/prssa/contact) |

#PRSSAIC 2026 Grant

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