George Brown Memorial Scholarship

Every year the CMPRSA Awards the George Brown Memorial Scholarship to an outstanding PRSSA junior enrolled in a communication-related program of study at Michigan State University. CMPRSA also selects an outstanding student practitioner from among the PRSSA ranks. Both students are honored in April at the annual PACE Awards Program and at the Department of Advertising Awards Luncheon.

PRSSA members interested in the scholarship should fill out the application and submit a resume and at least two letters of recommendation for consideration. Writing and work samples are helpful, but not required. To be considered for the 2019 George Brown Memorial Scholarship, all materials must be submitted to Ally Caldwell, at ascaldwell105@gmail.com before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019 (DEADLINE EXTENDED!).

Judging Criteria
The person applying for the scholarship must:

• Be a PRSSA member in the Ned S. Hubbell Chapter at MSU
• Have junior standing at MSU by fall

Criteria used for selecting recipient:

• Leadership in PRSSA and other student organizations
• Commitment to the public relations field (professional development, education of others)
• Academic Achievement

To continue awarding the George Brown Memorial Scholarship, the CMPRSA chapter needs your support!

Donations can be made to the George Brown Memorial Scholarship on behalf of CMPRSA by donating directly online. Search for “Central Michigan Public Relations Society Enrichment Fund.”