2008 application form: PDF | Word

Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2009
Award: $1,500* stipend is awarded to a qualified public relations student

The Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The scholarship was developed by Allison & Partners in memory of Steve Pisinski, APR, Fellow PRSA and founder of The Montgomery Group. Each fall, a $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a qualified public relations student chosen by the Selection Committee.

*For 2009, Allison & Partners has increased the scholarship amount to $3,000.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Eligible majors: journalism, communications, and public relations.

2. Eligible levels: junior or senior level only.

3. Applicants must have at least a 3.3 overall grade point average on a 4.0 system.

4. Applicants must be members of the Public Relations Student Society of America, and leadership positions are a plus.

Application Requirements

1. A resume including any academic honors, special projects, activities and/or work experience/training which you would like to be taken into consideration.

2. An official transcript of all college studies, including grades of the preceding semester.

3. An essay of 1000 words or less stating your career goals

4. Two strong writing samples.

5. Two letters of academic and/or professional recommendations. The person making the recommendation should send the letter under separate cover directly to PRSSA Headquarters.

Mail the completed application form and other required items to PRSSA Headquarters by Monday, April 27, 2009. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Send applications and other required items to:

Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship
Public Relations Student Society of America
33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Winners

2007/08
Megan Elizabeth Broussard, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

2006/07
Jessica Mongeon, University of North Dakota

2005/06
Shandi Greve, Southeast Missouri State University

2004/05
Kara Czerniak, University of Florida

2003/04
Danielle Lewis, Florida A&M University

2002/03
Chris Lukach, Rowan University

If you have any questions about applying for this award, please contact the PRSSA Vice President of Member Services.