James H. Bradley Grant for New Professionals

Are you early-in-career? Or, are you a recent PRSSA graduate?

 We have a grant for you!

If you’re a new professional or a recent PRSSA graduate (or a former PRSSA member who graduated within the last two years), you can apply for a grant to pay all, or part of, your PRSA (national) and Yankee PRSA Chapter dues (depending on membership type).

To apply:

  • Join PRSA (prsa.org) at the associate member/PRSSA graduate rate ($67) and the Yankee Chapter (www.yankeeprsa.org) ($25).
    • Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate (former PRSSA member who graduated within the past two years): PRSA annual dues ($67) and Yankee Chapter dues ($25)
    • Associate Member, Graduate Student (full-time graduate student pursuing an advanced degree): PRSA annual dues ($67) and Yankee Chapter dues ($25)
    • Associate Member 1 (less than one year of experience): PRSA annual dues ($122) and Yankee Chapter dues ($25)
    • Associate Member 2 (one to two years of experience): PRSA annual dues ($162) and Yankee Chapter dues ($25)
    • Associate Member 3 (two to three years of experience): PRSA annual dues ($207) and Yankee Chapter dues ($25)
  • Scan your receipt showing dues payment for PRSA and the Yankee Chapter, and send it to grants@yankeeprsa.org. In your message, please include:
    • Your name
    • Physical address
    • Phone number
    • Membership type
    • If applicable, PRSSA Chapter School
    • Were you a PRSSA chapter officer?
    • Year of Graduation

We’d also love to hear how you’d like to engage with the Yankee Chapter. Let us know if you are interested in joining professional development, communications, or membership committees.

The Yankee Chapter will reimburse $92 to former PRSSA members and graduate students, or up to $150 for new associate members (regardless of membership level). We’ll also share ideas of how you can get involved and make introductions to Yankee Chapter members.

Join us today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is the Yankee Chapter doing this?

Current Yankee Chapter leadership—who are all veteran PR practitioners—remember how hard it can be to land your first job and pay for living expenses while trying to establish yourself in your chosen profession.

We want to help you by helping to fund your PRSA dues and Yankee Chapter dues, PLUS bring you into the many networking and other activities of the organization.

How many grants will be given out each year?

The Yankee Chapter is ready to reimburse dues for approximately nine new associate members annually. If interest in the grant awards grows, the board of directors can vote to expand the number of grants provided.

May I apply for a grant award more than once?

Right now, this is a one-time grant, but if demand is high, the board of directors may vote to expand the offer. If you’d like to re-apply, please ask for more information.

Who is funding this grant program?

In 2010, the PRSA Yankee Chapter established a program to support students and those just entering the profession in honor of James H. Bradley, one of the “founding fathers” of the PRSA Yankee Chapter, who passed away that year. While offerings have evolved over time, the chapter is committed to budgeting money each year to fund programs for students and those who are early in their careers.

What is PRSSA?

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA seeks to advance the public relations profession by nurturing generations of future professionals. PRSSA advocates rigorous academic standards for public relations education, the highest ethical principles and diversity in the profession.

We’re excited to welcome you to PRSA and the Yankee Chapter!