Dear Students/Counselors:

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2008 HPRA Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was created to recognize outstanding undergraduate Hispanic students who are pursuing careers in public relations and related communications fields. Since its inception, the HPRA scholarship program has awarded more than $180,000 to Latino students pursuing a career in communications or related field.

In 2008, HPRA will award one $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding student. Nine other four-year university students will receive $1,000 each. As an added benefit, HPRA also is partnering with member companies and agencies to assist scholarship recipients in obtaining a public relations internship.

Eligibility and application requirements are outlined in the application. HPRA will notify scholarship recipients by September 2008. The postmark deadline to submit all materials is Friday, June 20, 2008.

HPRA's objectives are to unite Hispanic practitioners for the purpose of exchanging ideas and experiences, to promote professional development through educational programs, to provide financial and internship assistance to students, and to advocate responsible coverage of issues and images affecting the Hispanic community.

Please contact me with any questions at lmarquez@support.ucla.edu or 310-206-3986.

Buena suerte!

Letisia Márquez
College Outreach Committee Director 2008