Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$2,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Ad Standards Scholarship honors Robert E. Oliver, our organization’s first president and a pioneer of Canadian advertising self-regulation. He played a key role in developing the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, sat on various charity boards, and was an accomplished educator.
Benefits
Ad Standards awards three annual scholarships of $2,500 to individuals pursuing studies in advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations at Canadian colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in an advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations program at a Canadian college or university and meet one of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program
- Be enrolled full-time in a graduate program
- Be employed by an organization in an advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations role while enrolled in part-time or continuing studies. Note: Winners in part-time or continuing studies will be asked to provide proof of employment.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Academic excellence
- A commitment to volunteerism
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Barbados
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
09 Apr 2027
Applicants must submit the following through our online form:
Academic results (screenshots accepted)
Essay: "Why You Should Receive the Award" (750-word maximum)
Letter of recommendation from a volunteer supervisor or associate (200-word maximum)
For applicants from an underrepresented community: Submit a brief personal statement (maximum 100 words) identifying the underrepresented community or communities with which you identify. Scholarship recipients may be asked to provide third-party verification satisfactory to Ad Standards.