PRos in Training

Students in public relations at the School of Journalism and Communications are eligible for two great scholarships thanks to the generous donations of alumni and friends.

• Joyce McHolick Scholarship in Advertising and Public Relations: This is a $3000 annual scholarship awarded by the School to a student in advertising and/or public relations. The student must have reached senior status by fall term, 2009. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and community service. The student must display such activity during his or her time at the University. Get more info and download the application here.
• Rich Jernstedt Scholarship in Public Relations: This is a $5000 annual scholarship awarded by the School to a student in public relations. Rich Jernstedt, from Carlton, Oregon, is the chief marketing officer, executive vice-president and senior partner, Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, the largest public relations firm in the world.  He is considered to be one of the leading strategic and tactical thinkers in the world of consumer branding, product marketing and agency management. Get more info and download the application here.