PRPLI Scholarship Program
Since 1990, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) has been the organization on Long Island for people who work in the field of public relations to network, learn, mentor and advance in their careers.
Each year, PRPLI awards a $2,000 scholarship awards and a complimentary PRPLI membership for one year. Winner(s) will receive a check for $2,000 (made payable to winner) and the PRPLI membership, both which will be presented at the PRPLI Awards Dinner in May.
Now accepting applications for 2026! Application Deadline EXTENDED: March 30, 2026
Student PRPLI Memberships
Students interested in joining PRPLI pay a special $25 student rate for a one-year membership! Contact info@prpli.org to join! Check out prpli.org for upcoming educational and networking events. Questions? Contact us at info@prpli.org.
Previous PRPLI Scholarship Winners:
2025: Vito Postiglione, Farmingdale State College
2024: Isabella LoBue, Hofstra University
2023: Kayla McKechnie, Hofstra University
2020: Paula Chirinos, Hofstra University
2019: Ben Martin, Hofstra University and Lila Woodbridge, Adelphi University
2018: Amanda Benizzi, Hofstra University and Pakelody Cheam, Hofstra University
2017: Emily Elefonte, Adelphi University and Vincent Frazzetto, Hofstra University
2016: Saralynn Kupperberg and Briana Cunningham, Hofstra University
2015: Nathalie Retana of Oceanside, California, Hofstra University and Keri Springett of Ossining, New York, SUNY College at Old Westbury
2014: Hayley Ward of Mineola, SUNY at New Paltz
2013: Kasey S. Scrima of Lynbrook, Pace University and Leah D. DePalo of Huntington, The College of New Jersey
2012: Michelle Consorte of Greenlawn, Adelphi University and Jessica Wyatt of Hempstead, Hofstra University
2011: Alyssa Knudsen of East Northport, Hofstra University and Stephanie Palumbo of Mineola, Quinnipiac University
2010: Lauren Loverde of Centereach, Hofstra University and Tara O’Donnell, New York Institute of Technology
2009: Alyssa Ehrlich of Woodbury, Cornell Universit and Jessica Nelson of Apple Valley, MN, Hofstra University
2008: Erin Mertz, New York Institute of Technology
2007: Lisa Cazzola of Oyster Bay, Boston University and Alexa Silverman of Merrick, Hofstra University
2006: Jennifer Heller of Huntington, Hofstra University
2005: Connie Scarantino of Valley Stream, Molloy College
2004: Keema Davis of Roosevelt, New York Institute of Technology and Christine Campana of Deer Park, Farmingdale State University
2003: Rafael DeJesus of Valley Stream, Nassau Community College and Cecilia Ambros of Hauppauge, Farmingdale State University
2002: Sandra Kiegiel of Port Jefferson, Albany State University