The LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships 2024

The LAGRANT Foundation is offering scholarships to citizens and permanent residents of the US pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the US accredited institutions in the fields of public relations, marketing, and advertising.

Eligibility Criteria:

Undergraduate-

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• The applicant must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian.
• The applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• The applicant must major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, and public relations.
• The applicant must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2024.

Graduate and Ph.D-

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• The applicant must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian.
• The applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 9 units or more per semester/quarter.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA.
• The applicant must major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, and public relations.
• The applicant must have a minimum of two academic semesters or one year left to complete his/her Master’s degree from the time the scholarship is awarded in May 2024. Summer semesters do not count.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit a typed application in one PDF file.
• The application should include the following documents:
  • An essay on the following topics:
    • A one to two-page essay outlining your career goals and where you see your career path leading you.
    • A brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which you are involved.
    • A brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that you have received.
  • A reference letter from a college professor or internship advisor on official letterhead and signed.
  • Most recent resume.
  • If selected as a finalist, the candidate must provide official transcripts.
  • Headshot photo of the applicant.

Value of the scholarship

• The LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships will offer USD 2,500 for undergraduate students and USD 3,750 for graduate and PhD students.