THE 2012 JAMES H. BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the Yankee Chapter PRSA
Undergraduate students who will achieve “sophomore,” “junior,” or “senior” grade level at an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont by fall 2012 and who have a declared major in a public relations-related field are encouraged to apply for the James H. Bradley Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Yankee Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Entries will be judged by a committee of public relations professionals. Winners will be announced in May 2012 and the scholarship will be presented in June 2012 at the Yankee Chapter’s annual meeting. The honoree will receive a $500 scholarship to be used toward tuition and fees in support of the winner’s educational pursuits.
Eligibility
Candidates must achieve “sophomore,” “junior,” or “senior” grade level in a public relations-related program at an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont by fall 2012. There are no state residency requirements.
An official nomination form must be
Completed by the candidate as directed, signed by the candidate, and then signed by a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser.
Four copies of the entire application must be mailed to Yankee Chapter PRSA, and must arrive (not simply be postmarked) by the application deadline. Copies may be front and back.
The completed form must be accompanied by
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or PRSSA Adviser.
The application materials
Must be typed.
May not contain any information or documents other than those specified above.
Should be carefully reviewed for typos, spelling and grammatical errors. Applications with excessive errors will be automatically disqualified.
The application deadline is April 2, 2012. Send four copies of all application materials to:
James H. Bradley Memorial Scholarship Committee
The Yankee Chapter PRSA
53 Regional Dr., Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301
Applications will be judged using the following criteria:
Academic achievement in public relations and overall studies
Demonstrated leadership
Practical experience, e.g., internships, other work/service
Commitment to public relations, particularly as expressed in the candidate’s statement
Writing skills as demonstrated throughout the application
Letter of recommendation
Questions
For questions or comments, please contact Donna Eason at or Michele Talwani at .
THE 2011 JAMES H. BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Official Nomination Form
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Application must be typed. Submit four copies of all application materials to
James H. Bradley Memorial Scholarship Committee
The Yankee Chapter PRSA
53 Regional Dr., Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301
Candidate
Candidate’s School
Candidate’s School Address
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
Candidate’s Permanent Address
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
Overall GPA: GPA in PR-related courses:
GPA at the end of last quarter/semester:
Year of undergraduate study as of September 2012: ______
Adviser Name Faculty PRSSA Adviser
School or Company
City State Zip
Phone ( ) E-mail:
We certify that the information provided in the application materials submitted by this candidate is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Candidate Signature Date
Adviser Signature Date
Candidate Name
Comment on any other areas academic work and the value you believe it lends to your planned career.
List any honors or awards you’ve received and leadership experience you have gained in PRSSA and/or other areas on or off campus.
Candidate Name
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