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Support the PRSA Orlando/Frank R. Stansberry Scholarship
at UCF

The PRSA Orlando/Frank R. Stansberry Scholarship at the University of Central Florida is a fund created to provide financial assistance to a full-time UCF student majoring in public relations. This scholarship was started in 2006 with a seed fund of $10,000 but needs to reach at least $25,000 to qualify as an "endowment" with the UCF Foundation.

Of course, the more money in the fund, the more scholarships that can be granted each year, so the $25,000 is an intermediate goal. You can help make this scholarship a vital and valuable addition to the future success of our profession in Central Florida. Your contribution to the PRSA Orlando/Frank R. Stansberry Scholarship at UCF will help encourage bright, eager young men and women to major in public relations and become the next generation of practitioners.

Donating is easy and tax deductible. Checks should be written to THE UCF FOUNDATION, INC. with a note in the memo section that reads STANSBERRY SCHOLARSHIP. It is very important that you include a note that your gift is for the PRSA Orlando/Stansberry Scholarship. Send your gift to: Dr. Betsy Folk, UCF, Director of Development, PO Box 161990, Orlando FL 32816-1990.

For more information about the scholarship, contact Hue Lien Duxbury, APR, at (407) 970-6030 or by e-mail at huelien@cfl.rr.com.

Criteria:

  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida in the Nicholson School of Communication majoring in public relations.
  • Graduating seniors are not eligible.
  • Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average.
  • This scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation provided that funds are available and the recipient maintains award renewal criteria.
  • Must demonstrate leadership roles in school or community.
  • Along with a completed application form, you must attach a current resume, a copy of your degree audit and a one-page statement that describes your career aspirations and your professional, community and volunteer activities. Specifically explain your involvement in your discipline and student organizations in your major and describe how receiving this scholarship would aid you in obtaining your educational objectives.
  • The criteria for awarding the Scholarship will be consistent with the guidelines established by the University Office of Student Financial Assistance.

All awards will be processed through the University Office of Student Financial Assistance. This scholarship, to the extent funds are available, will be used to pay for tuition, textbooks, fees, and any other items included in the cost of education.

Award:
One student will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship for up to 2 years.

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