2009 Scholarships
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION-HOUSTON and
ADVERTISING EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON
ADVERTISING EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON
The American Advertising Federation - Houston, through its Alice B. Rogers Educational Fund, and the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston award scholarships to college students pursuing an under-graduate or post-graduate degree in advertising, communications, journalism, radio/TV, commercial art, marketing, public relations or related fields. For all scholarships awarded, preference is given to Houston-area residents attending colleges or universities in any location or to students attending Houston-area institutes as defined by the Houston ADI, and who indicate a desire to join the local communications or integrated marketing community after graduation.
The are 5 different scholarships to be awarded in 2009. Filing one application will result in applicants being considered for all available scholarships. There is no need to apply more than once.
2009 Scholarships that you can be eligible for
In addition to any specific requirements stated for individual scholarships, all applicants must be attending, or be accepted for admission by, an accredited four-year college or university or a recognized technical/professional institute. Accreditation will be determined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or an equivalent accreditation body in the region in which the school is located. Recipients must enroll for a minimum of 12 hours for undergraduate students and nine hours for post-graduate students.
Scholarships will be awarded primarily based on grade point average and a written essay. Students must possess a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) in his/her major and a 2.75 overall GPA. Secondary emphasis will be placed on the steps taken to prepare for participation in the industry, financial need, community and collegiate activities, relevant organizations joined, and internships or work experience. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Applicants must complete the application form via the AAF-Houston website www.aaf-houston.org, including a brief essay that describes your career goals, where you see yourself five years after graduation, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. In addition, each applicant must supply via mail or as an email attachment the following: an official school transcript and a recommendation letter from a professor, teacher or employer. An applicant may also submit a resume and/or a sample of his/her work for consideration via mail or email though it is not required.
Complete the application and submit all required documentation before March 1, 2009. If you are chosen, grants will be paid directly to your school in your name for use in the fall 2009 or spring 2010 semester. Recipient awards will be presented in May or June 2009.
In the event online application is not possible, forward the completed application and all additional documentation to the AAF-Houston office at the address below. To be eligible, the applicant must comply with all requirements. Applications must be received by the American Advertising Federation - Houston by March 1, 2009.
P.O. Box 27592
Houston, Texas 77227
Phone: (713) ADS-9999 or (713) 237-9999
Fax: (713) 522-8327
adclub@aaf-houston.org or www.aaf-houston.org
