Explore Communications Endowed Scholarship

Purpose:
The Fund exists to provide scholarships to University students majoring in Marketing. This scholarship aims to build awareness for media planning and buying as career pathways for students. The Donor wants to see students get excited and curious about the Marketing field, and provide financial support so that students will complete their undergraduate degree and start meaningful careers.

Explore Communications is a media planning and buying company, operating for 29 years. Our team is comprised of dedicated, creative, fun and passionate individuals who believe that media should be as creative as the creative itself.

Criteria:
The scholarship recipient shall:
• Be meeting the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid
• Have financial need as determined by FAFSA / CASFA and the University’s Office Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Have a declared major of Marketing
• Be an undergraduate student
• Have class standing of Freshman
• Be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit hours during the semester(s) the scholarship is received
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Write an essay (250 words) detailing their career interests in the marketing and media industry

The scholarship award is renewable for three academic years; however, the student must have a current general scholarship application on file and meet the eligibility requirements each year of renewal.

Recipients will have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning and career development with Explore Communications.