Scholarships Available to College Students through Long Island's Premier Public Relations Group

HICKSVILLE, NY (Nov. 27, 2006) Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI), the largest professional communications group in the region, invites college students planning a career in public relations to apply for a cash scholarship to help further their studies. PRPLI is a non-profit association of men and women practicing public relations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Any Long Island resident, whether attending college locally or away from home as a full-time college junior, senior or post-graduate student, and full-time sophomores attending a community college, may apply for this valuable scholarship. Students must have completed an internship in a public relations capacity at a business, not-for-profit organization or government agency during the Summer or Fall 2006 or Spring 2007 semester. Additional criteria and application forms are available online at www.prpli.org.

Up to two winners will be selected from applications received by the April 27, 2007 deadline and awarded a $1,500 scholarship during ceremonies at PRPLI’s annual awards dinner in May. The annual event, held by PRPLI each spring, also recognizes leaders in the field of public relations.

“Our scholarship program is designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in public relations, and PRPLI can be a valuable resource for anyone considering work in this field,” said President Jeff Morosoff. “For professionals at every stage, we provide a platform to network and make connections, learn, share new experiences and move ahead in their careers. We encourage everyone to come and see what we have to offer.”

Since 1990, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island has been an integral part of the business community. Dedicated to the ethical practice of public relations, PRPLI’s mission is to aid the progress of the profession and to raise industry standards through educational forums, public programs, a code of ethics, and joint ventures with other professional associations and business groups. For more information, visit www.prpli.org.
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