Ruth Edelman/PRSSA Award for Achievement in Women’s Leadership

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Public Relations Student Society of America

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  3. Must be a woman.
  4. Must demonstrate leadership in women's issues.
  5. Must be a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
  6. Must be majoring in or planning to pursue a career in public relations.
  7. Must be an undergraduate student at the time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for female students majoring in public relations and related fields. Applicants must demonstrate achievement and leadership in women's issues and women's studies.

Application requirements for the Ruth Edelman/PRSSA Award for Achievement in Women’s Leadership are:

  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Writing sample
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: The Ruth Edelman/PRRSA Scholarship is provided annually to honor student members who have made significant contributions and achievements for women's causes. Students will also be provided with the opportunity for a three month internship with Edelmen.

Award Amount: $1,500 annually, non-renewable. $500 will be awarded up on winning and $1,000 will be awarded when starting the internship.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, May 31

Applications are available online from the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) website. In addition to a completed application, the applicant must submit the following materials: a resume including any academic honors, special projects, activities, work experience, or training that he/she would like to be taken into consideration; at least one and no more than ten writing samples; and one or two letters of academic and/or professional recommendation (sent directly to the PRSSA headquareters by the recommender). All applications and supporting materials must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About Public Relations Student Society of America:
Contact Information: Travis Kessel, Edelman, Ruth Edelman/PRSSA Award
Address: 200 East Randolph Drive 63rd Floor Chicago, Illinois 60601

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