WEPR Foundation Helen Ostrowski Scholarship for International Students :: Deadline - Thursday, March 13

APPLY FOR A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE

2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Foundation of WEPR is offering a $2,000 Helen Ostrowski Scholarship for International Students majoring in the Media and Communication Arts in the PR/Advertising Specialization at The City College of New York for the 2014-15 academic year. Men and women are welcome to apply.

Students are encouraged to apply if they meet the following criteria:

• Have international status.

• Demonstrated academic competence (3.0 or higher current GPA).

• Have completed at least MCA 209 by Fall 2013 and must be either Juniors or Seniors in 2014-15.

• Show evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty.  This should include a 250 word statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession.

• Letter of support from faculty.

Eligible students should apply with the following:

1) Cover Sheet with Name, email and phone, and name of scholarship

2) 250 word essay about their interest in PR as a career, Students may discuss

any aspect of their education, professional experience or career aspirations..

3) Transcript

4) Resume

5) Letter of support by at least one faculty member.

Deadline: Thursday, March 13, 2014

Cash awards will be made Spring 2014 to be applied to Fall 2014 tuition.

Please drop off application with Professor Lynn Appelbaum Office S 472, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com or lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu.