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Qualified applicants should submit their completed application and other required information no later than April 30, 2024.

The Southwest Missouri Chapter of PRSA is pleased to offer the Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The 2024-2025 Dr. Joe McAdoo scholarship is for $1,500.


The scholarship will be distributed in the amount of $750 for the fall 2024 semester and $750 for the spring 2025 semester.

The scholarship recipient may also attend SWMO PRSA monthly membership meetings and one extended program free of charge during the academic year.


Applicants must be enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions:

  • College of the Ozarks
  • Drury University
  • Evangel University
  • Missouri State University
  • Missouri Southern State University
  • Ozarks Technical Community College
  • Southwest Baptist University
The PDF application is below and does include a short essay requirement. If you are interested in applying, download and complete the application and submit it, along with an updated resume and official college transcripts.

Scholarship Application

Submit Application Documents

For more information about the scholarship, email us at scholarship@swmoprsa.org.