Our mission is to be the premier resource providing leadership that advances the public relations profession and is the catalyst for the success of our members.

We are proud to offer various scholarships that support our current and future PR professionals.

Scholarships

International Conference 

As a benefit to our valued members, PRSA Orlando is excited to offer a member scholarship toward the 2019 International PRSA Conference in San Diego, CA October 20-22, 2019!

About the Conference:

At the PRSA International Conference in San Diego, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of programs spotlighting the latest in public relations and communications strategies and tactics. At the same time, you’ll enjoy opportunities to enhance your personal and professional network while connecting with some of the world’s most influential companies and organizations. You’ll have the opportunity to meet communication and public relations colleagues along with over 150 industry experts from all career levels, sectors, work environments and industries during three days of practical insight and idea sharing! Click here for more information.

About the Scholarship:

In 2019, PRSA Orlando will award an International Conference scholarship to cover the cost of registration. The Chapter will register and pay for the registration fee for the selected recipient. If for some reason the recipient is not able to attend the conference, the scholarship will be awarded to someone else.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 15, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. To be considered, please submit this application via email to info@prsaorlando.org with PRSA Orlando International Scholarship Application as the subject line. A selection committee from another PRSA chapter will choose the recipient. Winner will be notified by the end of February 2019. Questions? Contact Co-VP of Membership, Carter Flynn at cflynn@bdo.com.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • The recipient must be a current member of PRSA Orlando
  • The recipient must have a financial need
  • The recipient must volunteer with PRSA Orlando for a year (March 2019 – March 2020) on one of the following committees: Programs, Sponsorship, Communications or Membership
  • The recipient must fulfill two of the following requirements during the conference:
  1. Promote his/her participation in the conference in real-time on popular social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
  2. Write a conference recap article for PRSA Orlando’s chapter newsletter/blog within 60 days of attending.
  3. Film and edit at least one video of the conference to cross-promote with PRSA Orlando during or within 60 days of the conference.

Click here to access the application.

PRSA Orlando/Frank R. Stansberry Scholarship

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. Please see the following two methods to which you may donate.

Online Giving

Visit the UCF Foundation’s College of Sciences Giving Page and designate the “PRSA Orlando/Frank Stansberry Scholarship” under Donation Information.

Giving by Mail

Checks should be written to THE UCF FOUNDATION, INC. with a note in the memo section that reads STANSBERRY SCHOLARSHIP. Please include a note that your gift is for the PRSA Orlando/Stansberry Scholarship. Send your gift to:

Ray Allen
Director of Development
UCF Foundation, Inc.
College of Sciences
PO Box 161997
Orlando, FL 32816-1997
Phone: 407-823-1953
E-mail: ray.allen@ucf.edu

For more information about the scholarship, contact Wendy J. Roundtree at wendygustama@gmail.com.

The application process will open in early 2019. Please check back for more information.

Sunshine District Conference 

As a benefit to our valued members, PRSA Orlando is excited to offer a member scholarship to the 2019 PRSA Sunshine District Conference.

About the Conference:

Join Florida’s leading public relations professionals and industry leaders July 25-27, 2019 in Tampa, FL. The premier event features professional development workshops presented by nationally recognized experts in media relations, social media, crisis communications and more.

About the Scholarship:

In 2019, PRSA Orlando will award one Sunshine District Conference scholarship to cover the cost of registration, hotel accommodations and an additional stipend toward mileage, meals, etc. The chapter will register and pay for the registration fee for the selected recipient. If for some reason the recipient is not able to attend the conference, the scholarship will be awarded to someone else.

The application process will open in early 2019. Please check back for more information.