PRSA College of Fellows Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Grant

About this program

The PRSA Foundation, funded by the PRSA College of Fellows, offers limited annual grants to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent professionals to cover the study course and examination costs for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. Awards are offered twice yearly, with deadlines of April 30, 2026, for the fall/winter cycle and November 1, 2026, for the spring/summer cycle. Applicants must pursue a public relations-related career, meet Certificate eligibility requirements, have at least six months remaining to complete the process, and submit the application, a qualifying recommendation, and a personal statement. Applicants must also be enrolled in a relevant major or be recent communications graduates, maintain approximately a 2.5 overall and 3.0 major GPA, and hold current or prior PRSSA/PRSA affiliation.