student scholarship program

Each year, the AMA Iowa Chapter seeks to recognize outstanding leadership, high academic achievement, and active participation in the marketing profession by awarding one $500 scholarship to an AMA Iowa collegiate student member. The scholarship is awarded in the form of a gift card or gift certificate from the student's university bookstore. The award is intended for use in purchasing textbooks and/or course materials.

The scholarship is available to full-time, undergraduate students currently in their third or fourth year of college (junior or senior status) who meet all eligibility requirements and intend to pursue a career in marketing, marketing communication, advertising, or a related career.
 
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time students (must carry at least 12 credits per semester) who will be junior or senior status.
• Students who apply must be current members of an AMA student chapter at an Iowa college or university.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicants must express an intent to pursue a career in marketing, marketing communication, advertising or related career.

All applicants will be considered with no bias to race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexual orientation.

Selection Criteria

• Academic achievement
• Demonstrated leadership in the student AMA chapter
• Strength of application
• Recommendation letters - (Attach at least two letters of recommendation - one from a marketing professor or instructor at your school.)

Award Process

Selection will be based solely on the eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Application materials are due in or by the month of December each year. The AMA Iowa Board of Directors will appoint a Scholarship Committee to review applicants and recommend an award recipient. This recommendation will be made to the AMA Iowa Board of Directors in December. All applicants will be notified of the decision within a week after the decision is made.

The recipient of the scholarship will be recognized at the AMA Iowa NOVA Awards ceremony in May. The selection will also be announced to local media, mentioned on the AMA Iowa web site and possibly recognized in other venues.

If for some reason the selected individual declines the award or otherwise becomes ineligible, an alternative candidate may be selected. The AMA Iowa Board of Directors reserves the right to withhold the award if they believe there are no candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and selection criteria.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications may be downloaded here, or can be obtained by e-mailing a request to Kim Smith. Applications should be filled out and mailed to the following address, and must be postmarked by the stated deadline. No late applications will be accepted.

Send completed applications to:
Kimberly Smith
Blue Compass Interactive
3070 104th Street
Des Moines, IA 50322

Method of Disbursement

The Iowa Student AMA Scholarship winner will receive his or her award in January. The pay is contingent upon confirmation from the recipient's college financial aid or registrar's office that he/she is enrolled as a full-time student for the following year with a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Questions?

Students with questions about eligibility requirements or the application process itself may e-mail Kim Smith or call 515-868-0010.