Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations

Direct application

$1,000

Eligibility

Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Graduate

About this scholarship

Graduate students enrolled or continuing in public relations, journalism, or related fields at a U.S. college or university, with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, may apply. PRSSA membership is not required.

One $1,000 award is available.

Requires two letters of recommendation, a one-page résumé, and a 1,000-word essay on why corporate public relations must be engaged in C-suite decisions affecting reputation, ethics, and stakeholder communication.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • One-page résumé
  • 1,000-word essay
  • Essay must address why corporate public relations must be engaged in C-suite decisions affecting reputation, ethics, and stakeholder communication.