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Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award

Public Relations Society of America

The Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award is awarded to a student enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies courses. Applicants mus be entering your senior year of undergraduate studies with minimum 3.0 GPA.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be entering your senior year of undergraduate studies this fall.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Major/Career:
    Be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations.
  • Ethnicity:
    Be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidates statement.Writing skills as demonstrated throughout the application.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A letter of recommendation, no more than two pages, from either a faculty member or PRSSA AdviserNo more than two additional letters of recommendation from internship employers, educators or others.
  • Other Materials:
    An application form signed by both you and a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser.

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