As part of the PR Club’s mission to develop and encourage the next generation of public relations professionals, the PR Club awards a $1,000 award to one junior or senior student with the William M. Cavanaugh Student Award each year.

The award application is open to PR Club student members studying in an accredited journalism, public relations or communications program at a New England college. If you are interested in becoming a student member, learn more and join here.  Cavanaugh grant applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Completed application form below;
2. A short PR & Marketing plan proposal on how to attract more students to the PR Club using social media; and
3. A recommendation by an internship/work supervisor or faculty member who has extensive knowledge of your abilities, work ethic and anticipated career path is required.