Application for 2009 Scholarships

AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION-HOUSTON and
ADVERTISING EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON

 

The following scholarships are planned 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.

•    The Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded 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.

•    The Alice B. Rogers Educational Fund Scholarship
Established in 1983, the scholarship recognizes students in advertising or related fields who have achieved educational excellence as well as demonstrated a strong willingness to get involved in their communities.

•    The Fogarty Klein Monroe Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student attending a Texas college. Preference is given to scholarship candidates who have a strong desire to return to the Houston area after graduation. Scholarship winners will also receive consideration for the FKM internship program.

•    The Bill and Sharon Young Media Education Scholarships
The Bill and Sharon Young Media Education Fund awards scholarships to certified sophomore, junior or senior students with evidence of attending school the following year. Students must major in a media-related field such as visual or audio arts, radio, television, film, production, broadcast journalism or new media at an accredited college or university.
 
•    The Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to certified junior or senior students from the Houston area attending eligible institutions in any location, but preference will be given to those attending classes full time at the University of Houston, St. Thomas University, Emerson College or The Florida State University. Students must have selected a major in a marketing related field such as advertising, marketing, communications, radio/TV/film production, media studies or marketing research. Applicants may be Latino or Non-Latino, but must be bilingual and focused in, or with a specific interest in, Hispanic marketing and advertising.

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.