Scholarships - Public Relations
The following scholarships are open to communications students in the public relations emphasis, or pre-comms/incoming freshman/transfer students interested in public relations if noted on the description.
Please read the criteria carefully before applying.
You will fill out a single online application to be considered for these scholarships. All applications require you to upload a resume and your full progress report from AIM. Individual scholarships have other requirements as described below.
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The Hopson Family Communications Scholarship
Award: One scholarship of up to $2,500 or smaller scholarships to multiple qualifying students
Application deadline: February 1
Selection criteria and requirements:
• Undergraduate or graduate student in Public Relations or Advertising
• Must demonstrate:
1. Financial need
2. Scholastic achievement
3. Service to the community and/or church
• Must attach a letter identifying education plans, applied service, any other community or scholastic awards received or being considered for, and how PR or advertising fits into career plans.
• Attach portfolio showcasing previous work (see application for portfolio instructions)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation (no comms faculty letters allowed)
• Resume
• Students who receive this scholarship are expected to attend the School of Communications Awards Luncheon
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Deseret Book Scholarship
Award: One student will be selected to receive a full tuition scholarship for one semester
Application deadline: February 1
Selection criteria and requirements:
• Advertising or Public Relations student with 3.0 or higher GPA
• Must have at least one full semester of school remaining
• Must show evidence of excellent planning and execution of strategic communication plans
• Must submit portfolio with application (see application for portfolio instructions)
• Students who receive this scholarship are expected to attend the School of Communications Awards Luncheon and Deseret Management Corporation Scholarship Banquet.
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Talent Awards (for undergrad comms, pre-comms, transferring, or incoming students)
Award: up to ½ tuition
Application deadline: February 1
Selection criteria and requirements:
• Undergraduate Communications major or student tracking to enter any Communications emphasis (advertising, communications studies, journalism, public relations).
• Pre-comms, incoming freshman, or transfer student planning to major in Communications.
• Must submit portfolio, including writing samples/video tape and/or letters of recommendation (Please make a copy of any items submitted. Do not submit your only copy.) See application for portfolio instructions.
• Must demonstrate talent in chosen area of study.