April 30, 2027
AMA Houston Penny Todd Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
Texas
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Undergraduate students in the greater Houston area, or graduates of a greater Houston high school, who are enrolled full time at an accredited two- or four-year college with a declared major in marketing, advertising, graphic arts, media, or a related field may apply with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
AMA Houston awards one Penny Todd Scholarship of $5,000 annually.
Submit the application with an essay of more than 750 words on career goals, at least two recommendations from non-family adults, proof of enrollment, an official transcript, and samples of marketing coursework.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Application
- Personal statement on career goals and selected career field
- At least two recommendations from non-family adults
- Proof of enrollment
- Official transcript
- Marketing coursework samples
- Completed application form (contact info, GPA, coursework, volunteer/extracurricular activities)
- Minimum one recommendation letter from a qualified non-family adult
- Proof of enrollment at an accredited 4-year college/university
- Official transcript from most recent semester
- Marketing coursework samples (e.g., marketing plan, campaign materials; group work clearly labeled)
- Eligibility: minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale), full-time undergraduate, declared major in marketing/advertising/graphic arts/media or related field, attend college in greater Houston area or graduated from
- Essay must be more than 750 words.
- Coursework samples may include a marketing plan or campaign materials; group work must be clearly labeled.