BPOC SCHOLARSHIP in PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS

The Scholarship

The Scholarship is awarded annually to a Black and People of Colour (BPOC) student who best exemplifies the spirit and practice of communications and public relations profession. Established in September 2021 as an outcome of the Anti-Racism in PR Conference, this scholarship is for full and part-time students who identify as a member of the BPOC community and is studying towards a diploma or degree in public relations/ communications at a recognized Canadian community college/CEGEP or university.

The Candidate

The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has chosen to study public relations/communications. The student will be entering their second year of undergraduate study in public relations/communications at a Canadian university or college/CEGEP, in either a degree program or a multi-year diploma or certificate program that meets recognized standards of education in September. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is for one year only.

Applications should be sent to [info@cprsfoundation.ca](mailto:info@cprsfoundation.ca?subject=CPRS Foundation BPOC Scholarship) with the subject line: CPRS Foundation BPOC Scholarship. Applications are reviewed by the CPRS Foundation Scholarship Committee and approved by the CPRS Foundation Board of Directors once reviewed.

Deadline

Deadline is April 30 each year with the winner notified on or before July 15.

Application

Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

University/College Program *

Student Number *

Program Chair *

Program Chair Phone Number *

Criteria

Enrollment in an undergraduate public relations/communications degree program at a Canadian university or multi-year diploma or certificate program at a community college/CEGEP
Completed first year satisfactorily and entering second year
Able to demonstrate overall comprehension of public relations/communications, its theoretical and practical elements, values and principles
Demonstration of high ethical standards
Commitment to a career in public relations/communications

Applicant Instructions

Attach a copy of your curriculum vitae.
Attach a letter from your university or college that attests to your enrollment.
Attach a two-page (1000 words) submission addressing the scholarship criteria such as what ethical practice is and your adherence to those values to date, your career goals and commitment to communications practice in Canada.

Upload Files: Curriculum Vitae, Enrollment Letter, Submission Letter (PDF)

The submission should address all the criteria above, notably demonstrating overall comprehension of public relations/communications. All applications should be emailed no later than April 30.

Note: If selected, you will be asked to provide a one paragraph bio and headshot for purposes of our website, social media, and other public-facing materials.