ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is awarded annually to one or more full-time public relations student(s) entering their junior or senior year and who excel academically and actively engage in professional development. Applicants must attend a PRSA Nashville-affiliated school: Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, or Western Kentucky University.
DEADLINE: Apply by February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click on CFMT General Scholarship 2025-2026. NOTE: There is not a specific PRSA Nashville Scholarship application. By completing the CMFT General Scholarship application, you will be considered for the PRSA Nashville Scholarship.
Complete the application. Be sure to include all required materials!
CHECKLIST:
Application: Click hereto preview the application. Then, complete the application online here.
Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts from student portal
Parent’s/Guardian’s employment and income information
TIMELINE:
ASAP December/January: Begin your scholarship application and gather all required materials.
January 15: Remind your recommenders and counselors that they have to submit requested materials so that you can complete and submit the application.
By February 1: Submit your application.
Mid-April: Scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which administers the PRSA Nashville Scholarship.
August: Scholarship recipient(s) will be honored at PRSA Nashville’s annual Parthenon Awards
