Conference Scholarships

The OHSPRA Board of Directors will award two scholarships for members to attend the 2027 Spring Conference, held April 22–23 at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. Each scholarship, valued at more than $500, covers conference registration, meals included in the conference and one night of lodging on April 22. 

Application deadline: December 4, 2026

Two available scholarships: 

Scott Ebright Memorial Scholarship

Created in honor of former OHSPRA leader and NSPRA Executive Board member Scott Ebright, this scholarship supports members who have worked in school public relations for fewer than three years. Applicants will also be considered for the annual Spring Conference Scholarship.

Annual Spring Conference Scholarship

Open to any OHSPRA member, this scholarship supports school communication professionals who may not otherwise be able to attend the conference.

Applicants must hold a paid OHSPRA membership for the 2026–2027 school year and submit the form below by December 4, 2026. The OHSPRA Board of Directors will select and notify recipients after the application deadline.

Questions: Contact OHSPRA President-Elect Kay Kay Pou at presidentelect@ohspra.org.

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