American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Four-year institutionUndergraduate
Year of study
Third year
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Undergraduate juniors or seniors at a four-year college, or final-year students at a two-year college or trade school, in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, or Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania may apply for the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Scholarship. Applicants must pursue communications, marketing, or advertising with at least a 3.0 GPA.

One scholarship of up to $5,000 is awarded for a single academic year. Previous recipients may reapply.

Submit an essay, FAFSA Submission Summary, faculty recommendation, and unofficial transcripts through The Pittsburgh Foundation. Applicants should show academic interest or creative talent in advertising-related fields.

The fund strengthens ties between the Pittsburgh advertising community and students entering the field.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Essay
  • FAFSA Submission Summary
  • Faculty recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • FAFSA
  • Previous recipients may reapply.