Ad Standards Scholarships 2024

The Ad Standards Scholarship honors Robert E. Oliver, our organization’s first president and a pioneer of Canadian advertising self-regulation. He played a key role in developing the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, sat on various charity boards, and was an accomplished educator.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 29, 2024
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAd Standards

Benefits

Each year, Ad Standards offers two $1500 scholarships for post-secondary students. To apply, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college

Requirements

One scholarship is open to students attending a primarily English post-secondary institution and one is open to students attending a primarily French post-secondary institution. Successful applicants display a commitment to volunteerism, a record of academic excellence, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.

Application Documents

• Academic results (screenshots accepted)
• Scholarship recipients will be asked tprovide a current, verified transcript.
• Essay on “Why You Should Receive the Award”
• This should include a summary of your volunteer work, academic achievements, career
• goals, and leadership and humanitarian qualities (max. 750 words)
• Volunteer supervisor/associate letter of recommendation (max. 200 words)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, send the completed Scholarship Form and required application support documents to [email protected].