JUST IN - AAF - FOURTH DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2011 IS TUESDAY, MARCH 15.
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) represents over 40,000 professionals from around the country joined together to accomplish one common purpose – to promote, protect and defend advertising interests.  We are the unifying voice of advertising.

Education has been a core initiative of the AAF - 4th District since its founding in 1924. The 4th District is comprised of 21 Advertising Federations, four Ad 2 chapters and 13 student chapters from throughout Florida and the Caribbean. 

AAF - 4th District is committed to maintaining a high level of support to college chapters, National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) teams, and students in general.  The District commits considerable financial resources each year to further enhance our educational programming and our support of students preparing to enter the varied fields of advertising.  We encourage students through scholarships, internships and networking opportunities, and we work to prepare them to be the future leaders and stewards of the advertising industry.

The AAF - 4th District is pleased to offer the following 2011 scholarships for students currently matriculating toward a bachelors’ or master’s degree in an advertising related field in Florida and the Caribbean.

District Governor's Scholarship
Recognizing academic excellence, service to the community, and service to the profession

Club President's Scholarship
Recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community

Silver Medals' Scholarship
Recognizing a student that is an AAF member and is committed to academic study, service to community, and service to an AAF chapter

Mosaic Diversity Scholarship
Recognizing academic excellence in a minority student

The deadline for application for the 2011 scholarships is Tuesday, March 15, 2010 at 5pm.  Applications will be posted by July 1, 2010.  Please check the site often for any updates.   I strongly encourage students to not only apply for scholarships, but to seek out and join their local Advertising Federation.  The advertising industry is an ever changing and competitive landscape and the opportunities and connections afforded through the AAF are yours for the taking.

Sincerely,

Ric Banciella, Governor, AAF – 4th District