Call for Student Scholarship Entries 2023

Call for Student Scholarship Entries 2023

MAKE A VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO FPRA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE!

FPRA’s 84th Annual State Conference

The FPRA Capital Chapter is offering a scholarship for one FPRA student member to attend this year’s FPRA Annual Conference. FPRA student chapter members will have the opportunity to hear from and network with PR professionals from around the state.

There will also be a student field trip that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at an exciting Orlando destination.

Special thanks to Liquid Creative for their generous sponsorship of our 2023 student scholarship to the FPRA Annual Conference!
Liquid Creative

Conference Dates: August 6 – 9, 2023 (Read the full speaker lineup and itinerary on the event page)

Where: The Waldorf Astoria, Orlando

What the scholarship includes:

  • Conference fee for the student
  • Meals during the conference events (does not include food outside of the conference meals)
  • Hotel stay for three nights
  • Mileage reimbursement

How to Apply

You must be an FPRA student member to be eligible for the scholarship. This year, we’ve made it easy to apply by submitting a video file or video link (Dropbox, YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) to student@fpra-capital.org and following these guidelines:

 Under 3-minute video 

– Deadline is Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET

– Your video must contain your name, major/area of study, and a response to these two questions:

  1. Many college students, including those studying PR, leave Tallahassee after graduation. What do you believe the FPRA Capital Chapter could do to entice recent graduates to make Tallahassee more appealing as young professionals?
  2. Why should you be selected to receive the student scholarship for the FPRA Annual Conference?

Your submission is private and will only be reviewed only by the judges to select a winner. By submitting your entry, you are confirming that you are available to attend the full conference from August 6 through August 9 and agree to go if you are selected as the winner.

Learn more about the conference and the benefits of attending at this link.

Testimonial from previous winner, Antonia:

My experience at FPRA annual conference was amazing. Drew and Mandy went out of their way to connect me with so many people, and everyone was welcoming. Everyone was also great about giving out advice for students, as well as offering to talk about their experiences.

I loved all of the guest speakers and breakout rooms. I really gained a better understanding of what Public Relations really is, as well as the culture and the people who go into it.

Leading up to receiving the scholarship, I had just graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in PR and advertising. I was working at a coffee shop and waiting to start my graduate program at Florida State University. While I was very busy, at the last minute I decided to call off of work and prioritize something I knew would help my future career.

And I was so surprised and excited that I won! It really validated my decision and helped me know I am going in the right direction. I was an admitted student at FSU, I had never even heard of FPRA before I applied for the scholarship, but I was given a huge chance and I am forever grateful. I can’t wait to see where my membership takes me.

–> Questions? Email FPRA Capital Chapter Director of Student Relations Kelly Corder, APR, CPRC, at kelly@sachsmedia.com.