Codispoti Technology Grant
2008 application form: PDF | Word
Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2008
We invite PRSSA students to submit an application for The Codispoti PRSA Technology Section Grant for PRSSA Conference registration. This grant is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in high-tech public relations. There is no limit to the number of applications a Chapter may submit; however, no more than 1 grant per school will be awarded. Previous grant winners are not eligible. The winners' Conference registration fee for the PRSSA 2008765 National Conference in Miami, FloridaPhiladelphiaDetroitSalt Lake City, Utah will be paid by the PRSA Technology Section. The Section will invite grant winners to attend the Technology Section Seminar to meet and mingle with section members and other public relations professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
- be a member of PRSSA;
- submit an application form completed and signed by the candidate and his/her faculty or professional advisor;
- include a letter of recommendation from the PRSSA faculty or professional advisor; and
- include an original essay of up to 250 words written by the candidate that demonstrates his/her interest in pursuing a career in high-tech public relations.
- include a draft press release (no less than 1 page) announcing the applicant’s selection as the 2008765 Codispoti grant winner.
Example:
http://media.prsa.org/article_display.cfm?article_id=56
Please note: All materials must be typed, and no materials other than those specified will be reviewed or considered by the judges. The official entry form is enclosed.
About the PRSA Technology Section
PRSA's Technology Section (www.tech.prsa.org), established in 1985, serves communications specialists who have interests in a broad spectrum of activities, including promoting an understanding of technology and related issues, developing marketing communications for high-tech products and services, and using the Internet and multimedia tools and techniques as part of public relations strategies and tactics. Among the Section programs and activities are professional development seminars, sponsorship of the annual Excellence in Technology Journalism Awards, a comprehensive Web page and an electronic newsletter.
The Technology Section named the grant after Joseph Codispoti, APR, a long-time member of the PRSA Technology Section leadership. Joe played a key role in starting the student grant program. He passed away in 1996 after a battle with cancer.
Winners
2006/07
Jennifer Mann, University of Utah
Melissa Schramm, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
2005/06
Ryan Matejka, Rowan University
Chris English, Iowa State University
2003/04
Alicia Pimental, American University
2002/03
Rebecca Laine Ruby
2001/02
Kelly Carvalho - Buffalo State College
Katherine Cernick - Washington State University
Krable Dougherty - University of Northern Iowa
Melanie Forthun - Northern Arizona University
Jessica Horton - University of Texas--San Antonio
Kim McNoldy - University of Florida
Diana Schenker - University of Maryland
DeAnn Snider - Pennsylvania State University
If you have any questions about applying for this award, please contact the PRSSA Vice President of Member Services.
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