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AAF Baltimore Scholarships

Supporting Maryland’s next generation of creative talent.

Each year, the Advertising Association of Baltimore Foundation, operated by AAF Baltimore, awards $4,000 scholarships to students at Maryland colleges and universities who are pursuing careers in advertising, design, marketing, and related fields.

Applications Open August 1, 2025

Wendy & Matt McDermott Social Impact Scholarship Award

Fully funded by Wendy and Matt McDermott, this $4,000 award honors Maryland students who use creativity to uplift others—through nonprofit work, civic storytelling, or campaigns that drive positive change. It celebrates purpose-driven talent and the belief that great ideas can make the world better.

$4,000 Value
Essay Required

Women in Advertising Scholarship Award

This $4,000 scholarship supports women-identifying students in Maryland who are ready to lead, create, and challenge the status quo. Inspired by over a century of female leadership in Baltimore’s advertising community, it empowers the next generation of visionary women in design, marketing, and communications.

$4,000 Value
Essay Required

Elevating Black Creative Scholarship

This $4,000 scholarship uplifts Black students in Maryland pursuing careers in advertising, marketing, and design. Created to address underrepresentation in the creative industry—especially in a majority-Black city like Baltimore—it celebrates bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the future of inclusive creativity.

$4,000 Value
Essay Required

Innovation in Advertising Scholarship

This $4,000 award celebrates bold thinkers reimagining what advertising can be—through storytelling, technology, and experience design. Open to Maryland students pushing creative boundaries, this scholarship supports those shaping the future of the industry.

$4,000 Value
Essay Required

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AAF Baltimore Scholarships

Supporting Maryland’s next generation of creative talent.

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Applications Open August 1, 2025

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