Leadership FPRA (Scholarship closed for 2025)
LeadershipFPRA & Scholarship Info
LeadershipFPRA is a formal leadership program that provides FPRA members with the tools they need to become stronger leaders in their organizations, communities and local chapters.
Whether you are new to the industry or have practiced public relations for decades, LeadershipFPRA will equip anyone committed to learning with the leadership skills they need to succeed in their communities.
Program graduates are better equipped to function as professionals in their respective workplaces and the public relations industry. By participating in this program, you will also gain confidence and knowledge that will help strengthen your rightful seat at the boardroom table and allow you to grow further into leadership roles in FPRA and our community.
Tuition is $850 (not including travel and lodging) and the program consists of an orientation, five seminar-styled leadership training classes and a graduation ceremony. Class size is limited to 21 participants and consists of members from across the state.
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The chapter scholarship:
- Covers one LeadershipFPRA tuition ($850)
- Does not cover any travel expenses
- Is open to all active Space Coast FPRA chapter members
- Applications to receive the Space Coast Scholarship are due by May 16, 2025.
- Applications to register for the program are due to state no later than June 23, 2025, and are separate from the Space Coast Scholarship application.
- Scholarship recipient must be accepted into the class for the scholarship to apply.
- Applicants will be notified of their program acceptance in early-July.
CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSED FOR 2025
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Space Coast Chapter members who have participated in LeadershipFPRA include:
- Abby Hemenway, APR, Samantha Senger, APR, CPRC, APIO, Meagan Happel, Nina Savaggio, MA, APR, Rachel Horst, APIO, Sara Almond, APR, CPRC, Sara Shell
Testimonials
During LeadershipFPRA, I was able to recognize my fears or weaknesses and understand my strengths to overcome those fears. I identified everything I am good at and learned ways to be a better leader through those strengths.
-Samantha Senger, APR, CPRC, LeadershipFPRA Class, Space Coast Chapter
PR & Comms Summit Scholarship - closed for 2025
PR & COMMS SUMMIT
Join us August 3 - 6 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando for the premier conference for public relations and communications professionals. FPRA brings together PR, marketing, advertising and comms professionals at all levels to learn the latest communications trends and skills needed for success.
PR & Comms Summit will cover it all, from AI and storytelling to crisis comms and viral fandoms, with speakers from Universal Orlando Resort, FOX Entertainment, SAG-AFTRA, Duolingo, the Savannah Bananas, Poynter Institute and many other top-notch organizations.
In true FPRA style, PR & Comms Summit will inspire and energize you while delivering those "aha" moments that help you do your job better than ever. Join us for the 2025 PR & Comms Summit for professional development, networking, chocolate and some big surprises along the way!
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Chapter Dinner info:
Coming Soon!
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The scholarship:
- Covers one registration to FPRA’s PR & Comms Summit
- Does not cover any travel expenses
- Is open to all active Space Coast FPRA chapter members
All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 16, 2025.
CLOSED FOR 2025
Special Events this year include:
- An exclusive Cocktail Reception at the brand-new spectacular Universal Helios Grand Hotel and an evening inside Universal EPIC Universe theme park*
- Golf Scramble Tournament on an Arnold Palmer designed, 18-hole, par-72 championship course at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club*
- Golden Image and Pinnacle Awards Gala, which includes a Reception of the Presidents, an exclusive networking event that includes a champagne toast.*
*Available through add-on tickets in addition to the Summit registration.
new member scholarship
Welcome to FPRA Space Coast Chapter
Every October, Space Coast FPRA provides a scholarship opportunity to one new member. This scholarship is designed to help you connect with like-minded professionals, grow your career through professional development, and contribute to our thriving community.
· Eligibility Requirements:
- You must not currently be a member of FPRA.
- Previous members are eligible if you have had at least a 2-year lapse in membership.
Geo Ropert, APR Accreditation Scholarship
Honoring Geo
In 2021, under the leadership of then President Nina Salvaggio Wagner, APR, and VP of Accreditation, Samantha Senger, APR, CPRC, the Space Coast Chapter chose to honor Geo by naming an accreditation scholarship after him. Geo was a strong supporter of the accreditation process. He was always the first to volunteer to sit on our APR panels and of course was always the toughest panelist, as many of us can attest to. He wanted to make sure that the members who were taking the time to go through this process were not only ready but were representing our chapter as outstanding APR candidates. The chapter offers one scholarship a year based on availability and reimburses a newly accredited member for costs associated with obtaining their accreditation. We are honored to continue to share Geo’s legacy in this effort.