Marketing Scholarships

Scholarship Guidelines Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours in undergraduate studies leading to a career in advertising, marketing, graphic design or digital media; The student must display excellent oral and written communication skills; Scholarship funds must be used for tuition at a Florida institution; AAF-Orlando prefers that students have an overall 3.0 grade point average, but those students with financial need who fall below a 3.0 are encouraged to apply; The student must agree to assist AAF-Orlando and Ad 2 Orlando on projects; The student must write a letter detailing their career goals and outlining their planned involvement with the Advertising Community; The student must complete an application and submit it with a letter of recommendation from one of the student’s professors. A letter from an internship supervisor is recommended, but not required. AAF-Orlando encourages participation in Ad 2 Orlando but does not restrict scholarship applicants to members. The student may be asked to interview with the AAF-Orlando Scholarship Committee during the application process.

This scholarship is for qualified full-time college students, entering their third or fourth year of study, who are pursuing a degree to prepare for a career in the tag and label manufacturing industry. Who is eligible? Sophomores or juniors who demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry and will attend a 4 year accredited college or university on a full-time basis during their junior or senior year are encouraged to apply. What other criteria does the student have to meet? demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry major course work should include those courses which are appropriate for the tag and label manufacturing industry, Management, Sales/Marketing, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design and Production exhibit proficiency in overall academics (a minimum of 3.00 GPA) provide an official college transcript for all coursework completed in the freshman and sophomore years (sent by the college directly to TLMI) possess excellent character including work ethic, honesty and integrity. (Required references from three persons, who are not family members, should speak to these traits.) Submit a one page, typed, personal statement including: Personal information, including any special circumstances, interests and activities Financial circumstances, including financial aid you are receiving and your educational budget Career and/or educational goals and how they relate to the tag and label industry Employment experience Reasons you should be selected for this award Application deadline: March 31

ELIGIBILITY: The applicant must be a full-time employee of a TLMI member company. The applicant must be attending an accredited college or university either part-time or full-time. The applicant must be able to demonstrate interest in remaining in the tag and label industry. Major course work should include those courses which are appropriate for the tag and label manufacturing industry. Such courses might include: • Management • Sales/Marketing • Graphic Arts • Graphic Design • Production The applicant must exhibit proficiency in overall academics (a minimum of 3.00 GPA). Upon the applicant’s request, the college or university shall send the official transcript of grades and courses to the TLMI office. The applicant shall possess excellent character, including work ethic, honesty and integrity. Relatives of TLMI board members, corporate owners, and CEOs are ineligible. TLMI offers up to four (4) scholarships annually to qualified member company employees to further their studies and strengthen their commitment to the industry. Awards may support coursework toward either an undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship selection is based on: academic achievement, character, a demonstrated interest in the industry, a statement of goals, a recommendation from the applicant’s employer, and, in some cases, a personal interview. Applicants agree to remain in the industry with their current employer. Once the award is granted, the applicant will submit his or her course schedule by semester to TLMI along with the cost of those programs. TLMI will submit payment directly to the institution for that portion of tuition not being paid by the employer, up to $ 5,000 per academic year. Application Deadline: March 31