Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Supports diverse graduate students pursuing careers in public relations and strategic communications, honoring Kern L. Davis's commitment to diversity in the profession.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: minority
- Graduate student of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry
- Enrolled in a public relations or strategic communications program
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Transcripts
- 2 recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in spring. Deadline June 1. Winners notified in late summer.
Tips
Connect your academic pursuits and career aspirations to the goal of advancing diversity and inclusion in public relations. Demonstrate strong leadership potential.