The Foundation invests in the future of the profession by awarding the following scholarships to outstanding university students studying public relations.

Altschul Champions: For recognition of outstanding academic achievement and success in a public relations internship. Winners receive a $300 award and a formal national certificate.

PRSA Champions/Betsy Plank Scholarship Program: Presented annually in honor of past PRSA President, Betsy Plank, to members of the Public Relations Students Society of America members in their junior and senior year in college. Three awards totaling $4,250 are given to students who are selected based on their commitment and leadership in PRSSA and the public relations professions.

Gary Yoshimura Scholarship: Established in memory of Gary Yoshimura to award a $2,400 prize to a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. This $2,400 award is an essay competition open to all members of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

Lawrence G. Foster Award: Recognizes an undergraduate student who has demonstrated an understanding and commitment to achieving excellence as a future public relations professional. This $1,500 award is an essay competition open to all members for the Public Relations Student Society of America.

Multicultural Affairs Scholarship: Recognizes young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. Two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each are awarded. This is an essay competition awarding scholarships to two minority students.

Norman S. Fenichel, APR Scholarship: Honors a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America who has achieved outstanding success in his/her academic studies of public relations and an excellent understanding of ethical conduct in the profession.

Stephen Pisinski Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2002 by Allison & Partners in memory of Steve Pisinski and provides a $1,500 award to a qualified public relations student chosen by the selection committee.

Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Award: Presented annually in memory of the late Sid Gross, practitioner and former faculty at New York University, for superior understanding of ethical principals in public relations. This $1,000 award is an essay competition open to all members of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

Dr. Frederick H. Teahan Chapter Awards: For outstanding achievement of Public Relations Students Society of America members in 10 fields, including community service, newsletter, regional activity, and development. The most prestigious and competitive is the Teahan award for Outstanding Chapter. A total of $2,800 is distributed between the 10 categories.

For more information, please contact the PRSA Foundation at foundation@prsa.org or (212) 460-1412.