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Arkansas Advertising Federation

2009 Scholarships

Up to four $1200 scholarships

will be awarded by the

Deadline for Submissions:

May 15, 2009

Arkansas Advertising Federation

2009 Scholarships

Applicant Qualifications and Guidelines

1. Applicant must currently be a permanent Arkansas resident and a full-time student in an Arkansas college or university.

2. Applicant must be at the Junior or Senior level and have taken and passed with a C or better no less than twelve (12) department of major credit hours.

3. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in the Department and a 2.5 grade point average overall.

4. The criteria for awarding this scholarship are based upon academic performance, participation in extracurricular Department activities, advisor evaluation, career goals, areas of study and financial need. Students with minor course work or experience in the advertising field will be given preference, but all qualified students may apply.

5. Applicant must submit a separate letter to the Arkansas Advertising Federation stating his/her interest in receiving a scholarship. Applicant may also submit on a separate sheet any pertinent information not requested in the application, but which may aid in the evaluation. The completed application must be mailed or delivered to the chairman of the local AAF chapter education committee at the address listed below. Please do NOT fax. Electronic submission preferred.

6. Applicant may at a later date be asked to submit additional information or be called to participate in an interview. Therefore, current and/or alternative telephone numbers must be included.

7. Applications must be signed, dated and received no later than Friday,

May 15, 2009.

8. Students awarded scholarships must maintain a full-time major status during term of scholarship, and successfully complete the semester (s) for which he/she has the award.

***APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED OR SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF****.

Presentation of the awards will be made at the 2009 Awards Luncheon on June 18th.

NOTE: Up to four $1200 scholarships may be awarded—subject to quality of submissions. For more information, call 501.372.1981 or e-mail inquires to gary@jonesfilmvideo.com.

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION AND LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION TO:

Education Committee Chairperson

Arkansas Advertising Federation

P.O. Box 250934

Little Rock, AR 72225-0934

OR (preferred)

E-MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION AND LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION IN WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF FORM TO:

gary@jonesfilmvideo.com

Application for Arkansas Advertising Federation

Scholarship

This is an application for a scholarship awarded for the Fall semester in the year it is announced by the Arkansas Advertising Federation. To assure proper consideration of your application, please complete all items as accurately and detailed as possible.

Name _______________________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Permanent Address _________________________________________________________________

(Important!) (# & Street) (City) (State)

_______________________________________________________________

(Phone #) (E-Mail)

Local Address _______________________________________________________________________

(If different) (# & Street) (City) (State)

________________________________________________________________

(Phone #) (E-Mail)

EDUCATION

List below the High School (s)/ College (s) you have attended.

Name and Location Dates Attended Date Graduated

To - From

Special High School honors, awards or recognition______________________________________

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High School organizations, activities, or other extracurricular activities __________________

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University honors, awards or recognition _______________________________________________
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University organizations, activities or other extracurricular activities _____________________

Application for Arkansas Advertising Federation

Scholarship

Experience in radio, television, advertising, marketing, art, journalism or related field

Why have you chosen your career field?

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Professional career goals after graduation from college

Briefly discuss: 1) Why you want/need this scholarship; 2) How it will benefit you;

3) Why we should award it to you. (If covered in required submission letter, simply put “See Attached”.

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Current Source of Education Funds: _________________________________________________________

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