Kelly Rossman-McKinney Memorial Scholarship

Each year, the Kelly Rossman-McKinney Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will go to a student who demonstrates dedication to the public relations field. The ideal candidate would share the same grit, tenacity and drive mirrored in Kelly’s attitude toward public relations and life. 

Interested PRSSA members 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 this scholarship, all materials must be submitted to Hannah Lupi, at [email protected].

DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 

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 2023

Criteria used for selecting recipient:

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

The awardee will be selected by a committee made up of the PRSSA Professional Advisor(s), PRSSA Faculty Advisor(s) and the CMPRSA President. The selected student will be honored at the annual PACE Awards program and at the MSU Department of Advertising Awards Luncheon each spring. 

To ensure this fund is supported for years to come, we need your help! If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund, please reach out to Jen Anderson at [email protected].