SWMO PRSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship Sponsors: 

The Southwest Missouri Public Relations Society of America (SWMO PRSA) is an organization that provides a friendly and active forum for sharing ideas and experiences among public relations professionals in the southwest Missouri area. 

Dr. Joe McAdoo was a founder and past president of the Public Relations Association of Springfield (which evolved into SWMO PRSA) and former chair of the Department of Communication at Drury University.  He was committed to fostering educational opportunities that maintain the distinction and integrity of the public relations profession. 

The scholarship fund is managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. 

The Scholarship:

• One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year ($500 Fall/$500 Spring). 
• The recipient also may attend SWMO PRSA monthly membership meetings and our annual professional development seminar free-of-charge (a $150 value) during the academic year.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be an undergraduate student beginning the junior or senior year or a graduate student pursuing a degree in communication, public relations or a closely related area. 
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time (taking a least 12 credit hours per semester undergraduate, 9 hours graduate) at one of the following institutions:  College of the Ozarks, Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri State University, Missouri State University, or Southwest Baptist University. 
• Selection of the scholarship winner will be based on interest and involvement in communications, academic standing, and campus and/or community involvement. 

The Application Process:

Students applying for the Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship should submit the following application by Monday, May 28, 2012:

1)  a completed application form

                2)  a copy of official sealed transcripts

                3)  an updated resume (please emphasize items that highlight communication activities)

                4)  a 500-600 word essay (typed, double-spaced) describing how the Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship will
                    assist the student in achieving academic and career goals. 

Send application materials to: 

SWMO PRSA Scholarship Selection Committee, SWMO PRSA, P.O. Box 4807, Springfield, MO  65808

Or send by email to Andrea Mostyn (andreamostyn@missouristate.edu). 

For scholarship questions, contact Scholarship Chair Andrea Mostyn at andreamostyn@missouristate.edu.

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