The Richmond Public Relations Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, annually administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships in honor of the two esteemed former members.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising juniors and seniors of select Virginia colleges and universities and who are planning to pursue public relations upon graduation.
Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win.
To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:
1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average
2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships
3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on “Why I want to work in Public Relations”
The application materials should be mailed to:
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation
P.O. Box 29232
Richmond, VA 23242
Application materials must be received by May 1, 2009
Only students from Longwood University, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships.
Selection of the scholarship winners will be made in July and the scholarships will be awarded in September at the Richmond Public Relations Association luncheon.
For more information, contact Malorie Janis at 804.827.0889 or e-mail mgjanis@vcu.edu.
