The international student competition FuturePR

The School of Social Sciences at the University of Georgia (UG), in collaboration with EUPRERA (Public Relations Education and Research Association) and  ICCO (International Communications Consultancy Organization), is once again announcing the international student competition FuturePR.

This competition offers students of Strategic Communications and Journalism a unique opportunity to address global challenges, develop practical PR skills, and showcase their talents on an international stage.

The competition aims to bring together students from different countries and cultural backgrounds to combat disinformation and polarization through public relations and communication tools. Its main focus is on developing PR strategies that promote media literacy and support a peaceful and sustainable future.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the University of Georgia’s undergraduate programs in Strategic Communications and Journalism who are in their second year or above.

Competition Format

The competition will take place online and consist of two main stages.

Stage 1: Individual Assignment and Masterclasses

• Nominated students will attend masterclasses led by international experts and receive a common brief.
• Students will complete an individual assignment by preparing a video analysis on a topic related to the brief.

Stage 2: Final Round and Teamwork

• Based on the evaluation of submissions, the top 30 finalists will be selected.
• The finalists will be divided into 10 international teams, each consisting of three students from different countries.
• Each team will be assigned an international mentor to support them in developing a final PR strategy, which they will present to a jury.

Important Dates

• By November 14: Internal selection and nomination of students by UG.
• November 16–20 (Intro Week): Brief presentation and expert masterclasses.
• November 22: Deadline for submitting the individual video analysis.
• November 23–27: Jury evaluation of submissions.
• November 29: Announcement of the 30 finalists.
• November 30 – December 7 (Teamwork Week): Teamwork with mentors.
• December 8: Deadline for submitting final presentations.
• December 10 (Grand Finale / Pitch Day): Final presentations, jury evaluation, and award ceremony, held online.

Interested students are kindly requested to submit their details by October 31 and register using the link below: https://forms.gle/1NKFp1JCnb8z3Jp97](https://forms.gle/1NKFp1JCnb8z3Jp97