The Southwest Missouri Chapter of PRSA is pleased to offer the Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded for the 2025-26 academic year.
Qualified applicants should submit their completed application and other required information no later than March 16, 2025.
The 2025-26 Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship is for $1,200.
The scholarship will be distributed in the amount of $600 for the fall 2025 semester and $600 for the spring 2026 semester.
The scholarship recipient may also attend SWMO PRSA monthly membership meetings and one extended program free of charge during the academic year.
Criteria
Applicants must:
1. Be an undergraduate student (junior/senior) or a postgraduate student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations or a closely related field
2. Be enrolled full-time at one of these institutions:
- College of the Ozarks
- Drury University
- Evangel University
- Missouri State University
- Missouri Southern State University
- Southwest Baptist University
3. Have a GPA of 2.5 and above (submit transcript)
4. Describe participation in community service and work experience
5. Submit an essay
How to apply
Submit an application through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' universal application.
For more information about the scholarship, send an email.