Award: $2,500 scholarship + eight-week part-time paid internship with Hirsch Leatherwood

Established in 2026, the Hirsch Leatherwood Fellowship will award one student annually who is pursuing career in public relations or communications. This fellowship will annually award one student with a $2,500 scholarship and a paid eight-week part-time internship with Hirsch Leatherwood in New York, NY.

About Hirsch Leatherwood:

Hirsch Leatherwood is a strategic communications firm and content studio. Founded in 2021, Hirsch Leatherwood partners with large enterprises, private equity firms, and leading VC-backed startups to deliver integrated strategy across brand positioning, corporate storytelling, and executive visibility. The firm, based in New York, has been recognized as PR Week’s Outstanding Boutique Agency, Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators, and The Observer's PR Power List.

Scholarship Criteria:

Judges will be looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• A registered undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
• A graduating senior or graduate student.
• Pursuing a major in political science, English, or humanities.
• Authorized to work in the United States, have a state-issued ID and second form of identification for hourly work.
• Ability to work in person in Hirsch Leatherwood’s office in New York, NY three days per week (Monday-Wednesday).

Application:

• The completed online application form.
• A resume.
• A personal statement of up to 250 words.

This scholarship is funded by Hirsch Leatherwood.

Internship Salary: $25.00/hour

Applications Open: January 15, 2026

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026