This is a one-time award, a scholarship of at least $3000.

Recipients are welcome to re-apply every year they are eligible. The scholarship may only be used towards the payment of undergraduate tuition and fees or books and equipment related to the applicant’s study towards a college degree. Your information is yours, we will not use or disclose it for any purpose other than administering this scholarship and announcing the winner.

Requirements

An individual who is pursuing a college degree in the marketing field, including those interested in studying web development or design, communications, UX, PPC, SEO, and graphic design.

• Preference is given to underrepresented groups, including but not limited to
  • African-American
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latinx
  • Native American
  • Pacific Islander
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Women/Nonbinary/Gender Non-Conforming
• An undergraduate entering their third or fourth year with a declared major relating to marketing, communications, graphic design, or coding/tech fields.
• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university for at least half-time.
• Proof of enrollment and declared area of study.

Application Requirements:

• Scholarship essay 70%
• Answer the following questions (1000 words max)
• • • Introduce yourself!
    • What’s your field of study and why?
    • What are some career goals?
    • Personal interests or hobbies?
    • Community Involvement?
    • Academic Achievements?
• 1 Letter of recommendation 20%
  • From professors or other academic staff, student peers, employers, mentors, your parents or whoever knows you best.
  • This letter should be written specifically for this scholarship.
• Portfolio of work 10%
  • Show us your skills related to your field of study, items to include might be:
    • Class projects related to marketing strategy, business marketing audits, or marketing campaigns.
    • Ad designs for print or online materials
    • Copy written for website, blog posts, etc
    • Your own personal website that showcases your skills in a related area
    • PDF’s, slide decks, white papers about your field of study
    • Other – just show us what you can do!
• Bonus Points: What didn’t we ask for that shows us who you are or what you can do?