AAF Baltimore Brings Back Scholarship Program
American Advertising Federation (AAF) Baltimore has relaunched its scholarship program for Maryland college students. The three scholarship opportunities are designed to recognize, promote, and encourage students in marketing or advertising-related disciplines, while helping them complete their education. The scholarship program is currently accepting applications and awards will be announced in mid-October.
“After a brief hiatus due to funding and the pandemic, we are thrilled to be once again accepting applications for our scholarship program,” said Courtney Black, AAFB President. “Our organization and the AAFB members are committed to helping students studying at Maryland colleges meet their educational and professional goals.”
This year’s scholarship offerings will be awarded to one eligible student per category.
- Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship: Provides $1,000 to one full or part-time Maryland college student with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Priority consideration is granted to those pursuing a career in Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or other related majors.
- The McDermott Social Impact Scholarship: Provides a $2,000 unrestricted award to one Maryland college student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 who is committed to using creativity to improve communities, society, and the world. Priority consideration is granted to those pursuing a career in Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or other related majors.
- Diversity Scholarship: Provides $1,000 to one full-time Maryland college student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 who is a member of an unrepresented racial or cultural group in the field of advertising.
Scholarship applications are currently being accepted and must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 to scholarships@baltimoreadvertising.com to be considered. For additional information on the scholarship application process and requirements, visit baltimoreadvertising.com/Scholarships
