Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award - $5000

This scholarship is for students who are African American/Latino, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies, or courses preparing for a career in public relations; be entering their senior year in college in the upcoming fall; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s university for use on his or her behalf, and can only be used to directly fund the winner’s educational pursuits.

Deadline: June 14, 2013. Award: $5000

More info: http://www.prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/silverman/