Dr. Joe McAdoo Southwest Missouri Chapter of PRSA Scholarship
Dr. Joe McAdoo is a founder and past president of the Public Relations Association of Springfield (which evolved into PRO and is now the Southwest Missouri Chapter of Public Relations Society of America) and former chair of the Department of Communication at Drury University. Dr. McAdoo and members of SWMO-PRSA are deeply 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:
To apply for the Dr. Joe McAdoo SWMO-PRSA Scholarship, submit the following by May 28, 2010:
1. a completed application form (Scholarship_Application.pdf)
2. a copy of official sealed transcripts
3. an updated resume (please emphasize items that highlight communication activities and interests)
4. a 500-600 word essay (typed, double-spaced) describing how the Dr. Joe McAdoo SWMO-PRSA 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
For scholarship questions, contact Susan Wade at 417-881-5300 ext 101 or .
Download a copy of the Scholarship Application.
Dr. Joe McAdoo is a founder and past president of the Public Relations Association of Springfield (which evolved into PRO and is now the Southwest Missouri Chapter of Public Relations Society of America) and former chair of the Department of Communication at Drury University. Dr. McAdoo and members of SWMO-PRSA are deeply 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 $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year ($500 fall/$500 spring)
- The recipient also may attend SWMO-PRSA monthly membership meetings and the SWMO-PRSA annual professional development seminar free-of-charge (a $150 value) during the 2010-2011 academic year
- Applicants must be an undergraduate student beginning the junior or senior year or a graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations or a closely related area
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time (taking at 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 Southern 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
To apply for the Dr. Joe McAdoo SWMO-PRSA Scholarship, submit the following by May 28, 2010:
1. a completed application form (Scholarship_Application.pdf)
2. a copy of official sealed transcripts
3. an updated resume (please emphasize items that highlight communication activities and interests)
4. a 500-600 word essay (typed, double-spaced) describing how the Dr. Joe McAdoo SWMO-PRSA 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
For scholarship questions, contact Susan Wade at 417-881-5300 ext 101 or .
Download a copy of the Scholarship Application.