Elevating Black Creative Scholarship
Aspiring Black creatives are often underrepresented in our industry—especially in Baltimore where 63% of the community is Black. However, we believe that with your talent, ambition, and dedication, you can make a difference and transform your career dreams into your dream career. If you're a Black student currently enrolled student at a college or university in Maryland and are pursuing a creative field in advertising, experience design, branding, or emergent tech while enrolled in college, we encourage you to apply.
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$4,000 Value
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2/3/25 Deadline
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Work Samples / Essay Required
​The Elevating Black Creative Scholarship Award is a $4,000 unrestricted scholarship funded by AAF Baltimore and our membership.
To be considered for this $4,000.00 scholarship, a student must meet the following qualifications:
Eligibility
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Identify as Black
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Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic and social standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Be a currently enrolled student at a college or university in Maryland; having completed at least the sophomore year of undergraduate studies or the first year of portfolio or graduate school
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Be pursuing a creative-focused role in design, marketing, or advertising, including but not limited to graphic design, UX, public relations, strategy, content creation, etc.
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Preference will be given to student members of AAF Baltimore.
Requirements
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Must be Black
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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3-4 work samples and an essay expressing your interest in advertising or a related field are required (min 300 words)
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Copy of academic transcript (current overall GPA of 3.0 or higher) required
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​​Inclusion of references is optional
Why This Scholarship Matters
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The Elevating Black Creative Scholarship Award isn’t just about financial support—it’s about opening doors and creating opportunities for Black creatives to thrive in advertising, marketing, design, and emerging technologies. By supporting the next generation of innovative thinkers, AAF Baltimore is committed to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic creative industry. Your talent and voice matter, and this scholarship is here to help you amplify them. Join us in shaping a future where creativity knows no limits.
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