Education
Student Chapter
For students interested in the American Advertising Federation, a local student chapter was formed at the University of South Alabama in 2010. Students at USA interested in becoming a member of the student chapter can find information on their Facebook page.
Interested in starting a new student chapter at your college or university? Contact Jamie Piper for more information.
Bettie Hudgens Memorial Scholarship
AAF Mobile Bay established this scholarship in honor of Bettie Hudgens. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students studying advertising, marketing, public relations, art, design or a related field. Students do not have to be a member of AAF Mobile Bay to be eligible. Criteria for selection includes a formal cover letter, a detailed resume and an unofficial college transcript. Applicants must be a rising junior or senior at a 4-year college, or a second year student at a 2-year college at the time of application.
The deadline for the 2022-2023 school year is November 4, 2022.
If you have any questions please contact our education chair, Jamie Piper.
Past recipients include:
2020 – Connor Bradford, University of South Alabama
2019 – Bailey Parish, Spring Hill College
2018 – Tiyana King, University of South Alabama
2016 – Ayla Oden, University of South Alabama
2015 – Bre Vaughn, Spring Hill College
2014 – Kaley Rector, University of South Alabama
2013 – Kristina Machen, University of South Alabama
2012 – Beth Onderdock, University of South Alabama
2011 – Jeanna Jordan, University of South Alabama
AAF District 7 Scholarships
AAF District 7 is intensely passionate about students and offers several scholarship opportunities each year. Current scholarships include the Jan Gardner Memorial Scholarship and the Mosaic Scholarship.
AAEF
The Alabama Advertising Education Foundation (AAEF) was established to support students in the state of Alabama pursuing a college degree in the field of advertising. Each year, the AAF clubs in the state of Alabama contribute to funds for scholarships and travel expenses for student chapters who participate in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).
