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.