Student Scholarships

About the Charles S. Smith Scholarship

In honor of former president of the Rochester PRSA chapter and Bruse award winner, Charlie Smith, who sadly passed away in November 2007 to a courageous battle with cancer, PRSA Rochester launched the "Charles S. Smith Scholarship." It was Charlie's dedication to young people in the public relations profession that earned him this honor.

He served as a mentor to many young professionals and willingly shared his knowledge at several conferences and professional development events. He also donated his own funds so that others would have the chance to attend PR conferences and events that otherwise could not afford it. Throughout his career, Charlie took an interest in the PR practitioners starting out and students, seeing it as a way to foster the future of the profession and the Rochester Chapter.

Charlie's legacy and commitment to the public relations profession lives on through this scholarship fund. Per Charlie's wishes, scholarships from this fund will be awarded to members of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA), enabling them to attend public relations conferences.

Charles S. Smith Scholarship Donation

Donate to the Charles S. Smith Scholarship fund and make a difference in a young professional's career.

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