January 31, 2027

PRSA Chicago Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship

Direct application

$2,500
4 winners

Eligibility

Location
Illinois
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Illinois undergraduate students of color (freshmen through non-graduating seniors) enrolled full time in public relations, journalism, or communications at an accredited four-year college or university may apply. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA.

Four $2,500 awards are granted annually, each including a paid summer internship at a Chicago agency affiliated with PRSA Chicago. The award is renewable for the senior year based on maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

Submit a 500-word essay and a faculty recommendation.

The fellowship program is designed to attract, recruit, and retain people of color in public relations and communications.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • 500-word essay
  • Faculty recommendation
  • Paid summer internship at a Chicago agency affiliated with PRSA Chicago is included for recipients.
  • Renewal for the senior year requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA.