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PR Academy offers CIPR qualifications at study centres and online

Bursary

Each year, PR Academy will award bursaries for our face to face courses - for the CIPR Diploma, the Advanced Certificate, the Certificate in Internal Communications and Diploma in the same subject. An award of £800 towards tuition fees when studying with PR Academy is available for the Diploma and the Advanced Certificate. An award of £350 is available for the Internal Communication Certificate and Diploma.

Eligibility

Candidates should be working in a field of public relations. Applications are welcome from overseas candidates. Candidates should meet the CIPR eligibility criteria for their chosen qualification. This is set out on the CIPR website.

Application process

Applicants must provide:

  • A comprehensive CV
  • Proof that they are presently working in PR (e.g. an appointment letter or letter from employer)
  • A written submission of no more than 500 words saying why they believe that a professional qualification is important for PR
  • A covering letter that explains how they feel they would benefit from the bursary (no more than 200 words)
  • A signed statement confirming that funding is not available from an employer

Selection

The selection panel will comprise the Directors of PR Academy and a representative from PR practice.

The panel’s decision is final and no discussion will be entered into, although you will be provided with feedback on your application.

Panel members will look for the following:

  • Evidence of ability to apply oneself to study
  • Enthusiasm for a field of PR
  • Commitment to the professional status of PR and communications
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • The case put forward for receipt of the bursary

Conditions

The funds are only available as a contribution towards study with PR Academy.

Successful candidates will receive the same resources and support that PR Academy offers to other students on the chosen course.

The course must be started within 12 months of the award being confirmed. The number of courses and start dates may vary. Should for any reason the course selected by the candidate not run, the bursary award can be held over until the next academic year. No cash alternative is available.

Applicants should be willing to take part in media relations or other promotional activity initiated by PR Academy or the CIPR.

At the end of the course of study, successful applicants should provide a short report of 500 words that discusses how they benefited from the course. This may be used to promote the bursary scheme and the qualifications generally.

Key dates

Applications should be received by 31 July each year. Successful candidates will be advised towards the end of August.

PR Academy reserves the right to change these dates, but any change will always be posted here on the website.

Applications and any queries should be emailed to info@pracademy.co.uk

Please note that the bursary is not available towards the online courses.