SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA/APPLICATION
Please click on the link that describes your current status. At the end of the scholarship criteria you will be prompted to click on a link to print the application form. Please read the scholarship criteria carefully before submitting your application.
Scholarship winners will receive a trip to New York City where they will participate in career building activities. This includes a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, a day-long career development workshop and a scholarship recognition reception and awards program. During these activities, students will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, network and gain exposure to the advertising, marketing and public relations world.
Undergraduate Students
$5,000 Scholarship
Criteria for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) scholarship:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native.
Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter.
Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
Applicant must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarship is awarded.
Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.
Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)
Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)
Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor.
If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.
Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.
Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.
Applicant must sign, date and return the application to The LAGRANT Foundation, 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3247. The application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011. Applications postmarked after February 28, 2010 or later WILL NOT be accepted!
If chosen, the applicant MUST attend The LAGRANT Foundation’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. Recipient MUST be available Sunday, May 22, 2011 through Tuesday, May 24, 2011. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain in contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.
Click the following link to download and print the application form.
Undergraduate Scholarship Application 2011
Graduate students
$10,000 Scholarship
Criteria for Graduate Students
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native.
Applicant must be a full-time student at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association.
Graduate applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising.
Applicant must have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS left to complete his/her Master’s degree. Applicant must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded.
Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and why he/she feels it is important to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.
Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining graduate school and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)
Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)
Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a professor or internship advisor.
If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.
Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.
Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcripts from his/her college/university or have official transcripts sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.
Applicant must show proof of acceptance to graduate school if not currently enrolled.
Applicant must sign, date and return the application to The LAGRANT Foundation, 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3247. Do not bind or stable pages! The application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Monday,February 28, 2011. Applications postmarked after February 28, 2011 or later WILL NOT be accepted!
If chosen, the applicant MUST attend The LAGRANT Foundation’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. Recipient MUST be available Sunday, May 22, 2011 through Tuesday, May 24, 2011. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.
Click the following link to download and print the application form.