College students invited to enter scholarship competition
February 20 2009
$3,000 in scholarships to be awarded!
Register here!
Area college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to enter the Advertising Federation of Northwest Pennsylvania’s 2009 Student Scholarship Competition. The competition not only gives you a chance to win scholarship money, but also allows you to network with industry professionals and build your resume.
Scholarships will be awarded in varying amounts to students who show a high potential, demonstrate a commitment to the field, and have a strong academic record. Students entering the competition must present portfolios of work to a panel of industry professionals on Saturday, April 4 at Mercyhurst College. The judges will pick winners that day, and the winners will be recognized at the AFNWPA Creative Spark Awards Dinner in September. Any scholarship money awarded will be applied to the 2009-2010 school year.
Eligibility
The AFNWPA Scholarship Competition is open to any freshman, sophomore or junior enrolled in a college, university, or technical school who is majoring in graphic design, media arts, communications, journalism and other related fields, and seeks to pursue a career in that area. Applicants must have at least one full year of classes left to take.
Portfolios
Applicant portfolios should consist of five to eight works to be judged, which may vary depending on major and subject. Works within a portfolio should be summarized, edited, condensed, etc. in order to be effectively reviewed within a 15-minute interview and discussion process.
Examples of typical projects include:
Writing
Public relations writing
Journalism
Publications
Layout
Design
Photojournalism
Publication production
Broadcast/Audio/Visual
All material should be available in CD or DVD format; hard copy where applicable.
Photography
TV news/studio production
Film/documentary
Radio
Broadcasting
Broadcast media production
Design
Animation
Illustration
Internet/Interactive Media
Submissions should contain screen shots/hard copies; Internet connection will be available.
Website
Presentations
Pop-up banner
Email
E-cards
Marketing/Advertising
Campaign development
Marketing plans
Media plans
Applying
Complete and submit the registration form no later than March 25, 2009.
There is no need to submit portfolio materials when applying. After you apply, you will receive an email confirming the club has received the application and a request to schedule a portfolio review time. Reviews will be held Saturday, April 4 at Mercyhurst College. Applicants are required to attend the interview and produce a portfolio of completed projects. A group of industry professionals will review the applications and portfolios, interview the applicants, and select the award recipients. Winners will then be notified by email.
Questions?
Contact Jen Duda, AFNWPA Student Affairs Chair at jduda@mercyhurst.edu or (814) 450-1889.