Gerald Powers PR Scholarship 2013 |
1. About The Scholarship
The Gerald Powers Scholarship Committee is searching for BU's next rising star in the field of public relations.
Now in its twelfth year, the scholarship is awarded to a BU senior in recognition of their achievements and their potential to contribute to the public relations community. The scholarship recipient receives a cash prize and joins the ranks of outstanding students and professionals influenced and helped by COM Professor Emeritus Gerald Powers over the decades.
Applicants must be graduating BU seniors pursing a career in public relations.
Each applicant must submit a scholarship application and a resume. The applications are meant to highlight a candidate's achievements and include a choice of essays to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to public relations.
Applications also require the contact information of a professional reference that the committee may contact to learn more about the applicant.
Criteria considered by the selection committee in the review of applications will include:
- Clear intent to pursue a career in public relations
- Academic achievement
- Proven communication skills
- Internships or other relevant experiential learning opportunities
- Reference that illustrates the professional potential of the applicant
- Extra-curricular activities relating to PR
A small group of applicants will be chosen to interview with the selection committee in order to determine the scholarship recipient.
The selection committee's timeline is as follows:
- Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26
- Candidates selected for interview will be notified on Wednesday, May 1
- Interviews will held on the afternoon of Friday, May 3
The selection committee looks forward to receiving the applications of all interested students. If you have any questions, please contact John Boyle at johngordonboyle@gmail.com.
Now in its twelfth year, the scholarship is awarded to a BU senior in recognition of their achievements and their potential to contribute to the public relations community. The scholarship recipient receives a cash prize and joins the ranks of outstanding students and professionals influenced and helped by COM Professor Emeritus Gerald Powers over the decades.
Applicants must be graduating BU seniors pursing a career in public relations.
Each applicant must submit a scholarship application and a resume. The applications are meant to highlight a candidate's achievements and include a choice of essays to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to public relations.
Applications also require the contact information of a professional reference that the committee may contact to learn more about the applicant.
Criteria considered by the selection committee in the review of applications will include:
- Clear intent to pursue a career in public relations
- Academic achievement
- Proven communication skills
- Internships or other relevant experiential learning opportunities
- Reference that illustrates the professional potential of the applicant
- Extra-curricular activities relating to PR
A small group of applicants will be chosen to interview with the selection committee in order to determine the scholarship recipient.
The selection committee's timeline is as follows:
- Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26
- Candidates selected for interview will be notified on Wednesday, May 1
- Interviews will held on the afternoon of Friday, May 3
The selection committee looks forward to receiving the applications of all interested students. If you have any questions, please contact John Boyle at johngordonboyle@gmail.com.