AAF-Jacksonville is proud to announce the call for applications for our 2012 Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage personal growth and knowledge and is available to any student who is majoring, or planning to major, in:
- advertising
- communications
- marketing
- fine arts
- or other related fields of study
Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following Florida higher education academies:
- University of North Florida
- Jacksonville University
- Flagler College
- The Art Institute of Jacksonville
The Scholarship Committee of AAF-Jacksonville will review all complete applications. The deadline for applications for this scholarship is February 3, 2012 at 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced during the ADDY Awards on February 11, 2012. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. The funds will be assigned to and administered by the applicant’s college, university or art institution. Should the chosen applicant drop out of school, any unused portion of the scholarship will be returned to AAF-Jacksonville.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the following steps:
- Download the 2012 Scholarship application and complete it in its entirety.
- Write a brief essay, in 500 words or less, including your career objectives, background, needs, leadership activities and membership in organizations (if any).
- Secure two (2) letters of recommendation.
- Gather everything together and send it in before the deadline of February 3, 2012 at 5 p.m. See below for ways to submit your application.
Submitting Your Application
By Mail:
Client Focused Media
c/o Moses Floyd
100 Festival Park Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32202
* Remember to include all the elements for applying — the application form, 500-word essay and two letters of recommendation!
By Fax:
Fax to 904-232-3003
Attention: Moses Floyd
* Remember to include all the elements for applying — the application form, 500-word essay and two letters of recommendation!
By E-mail:
E-mail to Moses Floyd at mfloyd@cfmedia.net
Attach documents in Word (.doc) or PDF format ONLY
* Remember to include all the elements for applying — the application form, 500-word essay and two letters of recommendation!
E-mail Option for Letters of Recommendation
If your letters of recommendation are going to be sent via e-mail, you may ask the sender (the person making the recommendation for you) to send them directly to Moses Floyd, AAF-Jacksonville Education Chair, at mfloyd@cfmedia.net. Forwarded e-mails will not be accepted and all recommendations must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012.
Deadline
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012.
This is not the day to send it — it has to be in our office on Friday, February 3 at 5 p.m!
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact our Education Chair, Moses Floyd.
He can be reached at mfloyd@cfmedia.net or 904-232-3001, ext. 405.
Don’t let your questions keep you from applying — we’re here to help you!
