News: Students

Students are an important part of the PRSA Richmond chapter. Your ideas, feedback and enthusiasm for public relations is shaping our chapter – and industry.

The Jonah Holland Memorial Scholarship is a nod to the importance of leading with empathy, respect and curiosity in the communications industry.

For every $20 a person gives until Tuesday, May 3, they will be entered into a raffle for a weekend getaway.

The Foundation is currently accepting applications for its four $1,500 scholarships for juniors or seniors at select Central Virginia colleges and universities.

Informational interviews are a key tool for helping students navigate the public relations industry.

PRSA Richmond is filled with an incredible amount of wisdom and talent. As college and university students prepare for another semester of classes, the Richmond PR Foundation – the charitable arm of the chapter – asked a few public relations professionals for advice they would give their younger selves.

Four students were awarded $1,500 scholarships.

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation is excited to introduce a new $1,500 annual scholarship for students of color.

The pandemic has created numerous challenges for aspiring communications talent. There are less job prospects, and organizations are reducing internship opportunities. But you can help. Now, more than ever, we must step up to support the next generation of PR professionals.

Since 2003, the Richmond Public Relations Foundation has given scholarships to deserving juniors and seniors studying public relations in Central Virginia. These young and talented practitioners are the future of our industry.

To the PRSSA students in our fold, just know we’ve all walked in your shoes.