THE FOUNDATION OF WEPR
PHYLLIS BERLOWE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS
APPLY FOR A $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR
THE
2015-15 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Phyllis-Berlowe Scholarship was
created by The Foundation of Women Executives in Public Relations (The
Foundation of WEPR) in 2006 to honor one of the New York’s outstanding leaders
in public relations, Phyllis Berlowe. Ms. Berlowe is remembered for her
boundless energy as an advocate for the profession, for her esteemed
leadership, and as a stellar practitioner.
The $4,000 scholarship is available
to students in Ad/PR majors at The City College of New York, who demonstrate an
outstanding academic record of achievement and financial need. Students must be
either juniors or seniors in the Advertising/PR major in the 2015-16 academic
year. Men and women are invited to apply.
Students are encouraged to apply only
if they meet the following criteria:
• Full-time resident of Greater New
York
• Have either junior or senior status
in 2015-16
• Demonstrated academic excellence
(3.4 or higher current GPA with a strong academic record in the major).
• Completion of at least MCA 362 OR
MCA 350 by Fall 2008
• Evidence of serious intent to
pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty. This should
include a statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession,
and letter of support from the faculty. Information on relevant extracurricular
activities and internships will be especially useful.
• Evidence of financial need for the
scholarship.
Eligible students should submit 1) a
250-word essay on their interest in public relations as a career and statement
of need. Students may discuss any aspect of their education, professional
experience, or career aspirations, 2) Academic transcript 3) Resume, 4) Letter
of support by faculty member.
Please submit your statement,
transcript and a resume to Professor Lynn Appelbaum, Shepard 472, by Thursday,
March 26, 2015. Cash awards will be made Spring 2009 to be applied to Fall 2009
tuition. INCLUDE COVER PAGE WITH NAME, PHONE, EMAIL AND NAME OF AWARD FOR WHICH
YOU ARE APPLYING.
Please see Professor Lynn Appelbaum
with questions. Office S 472, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu.
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