Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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The Dr. Inez Y. Kaiser Scholarship, offered by the Public Relations Society of America Greater Kansas City Chapter, honors the legacy of Inez Y. Kaiser, a trailblazing public relations leader and the first Black woman to own a national PR firm. The scholarship supports African American/Black college juniors and first-semester seniors nationwide who are enrolled in an accredited public relations or communications program and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The $5,000 award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to public relations excellence, and volunteerism—hallmarks of Dr. Kaiser’s career. Additional consideration is given to PRSSA members, PRSSA chapter leaders, and residents of Kansas or Missouri, though residency is not required. Scholars also receive recognition and networking opportunities to support their professional development.

Eligibility

One scholarship is open to any African American/Black junior or first semester seniors registered and enrolled in a public relations or communications curricular program at an accredited college or university nationwide.Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale overall.Applications will be qualitatively scored with points awarded according to the applicant’s leadership and commitment to public relations excellence and volunteerism, which were hallmarks of Inez Kaiser’s legacy.