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2008APPLICATION FOR THE BILL BERNBACH DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

The Bill Bernbach Diversity Scholarship Fund was established in April of 1998 by DDBWorldwide to recognize excellence in creative disciplines. Five talented diverse studentsare awarded $5,000 each every year. The scholarships are awarded to students basedon outstanding creative talent as well as financial need. The scholarship program isfunded by DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc, its employees, its holdingcompany Omnicom, and outside donors. It is administered by AAAA Foundation, Inc., acharitable institution founded and operated in collaboration with the American

Association of Advertising Agencies.

Students are eligible to be considered for The Bill Bernbach Diversity ScholarshipProgram if they:

Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific IslanderAmerican** or Hispanic American

Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States Are full-time student at one of the following AAAA participating portfolio schools:

o The Art Center College of Designo The Creative Circuso The Miami Ad Schoolo

The Portfolio Centero The University of Texas at Austino The VCU Brandcenter

Demonstrate financial need Show exceptional creative talent and promise

All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

*American Indian/Alaska Native Requirements: American Indian/Alaska Natives will be asked toprovide proof of tribal enrollment or certificate of descent from a state or federally recognizedtribe if selected as a scholarship candidate.

**Asian Pacific Islander American include persons having origins from Asia and/or Pacific

Islands. Asian includes persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East,Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. Pacific Islander includes persons having in any of theoriginal peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. Citizens of the republic of theMarshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are eligible.

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Students must submit the following:

Application Current Rsum (1 page) 1 One-Page Essay (see page 4 for details)

Financial Aid Information (see page 4 for details) One Letter of Recommendation from a Faculty Member Reference from a Previous Employer (if applicable) Most Recent Transcript 10 Creative Samples in one compiled PDF sent electronically to

[email protected].

Submit all materials by Friday, October 31, 2008, to

[email protected].

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2008APPLICATION FOR THE BILL BERNBACH DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Applicant Name

Social Security #

Date of Birth

Ethnic category African American _____ American Indian/Alaska Native____Asian Pacific Islander American ____ Hispanic American ____

Current School

Concentration Art Direction Copywriting

Other Please Explain____________________________

Current GPA Graduation Date (month/year)

Current Address (To send all correspondence until )

(Include Apt. #)

Current Phone #

Work Phone #

E-mail Address

Permanent Address

Undergraduate School

Degree Major ___________________________

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2008APPLICATION FOR THE BILL BERNBACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ESSAY

To demonstrate financial need, you must submit a one-page essay (typed, doublespaced, with one inch margins) explaining your financial situation and how thescholarship will benefit you.

Also, be sure to include copies of paperwork submitted for federal student loans, or theequivalent.

Have you received: Pell GrantPLUS LoansOther (income)

CREATIVE SAMPLES

At DDB, we believe that creativity is the most powerful force in business. We believe inthe power of ideas to change minds, touch hearts and build brands. When submittingyour work, also keep in mind that we believe in bringing ideas to life in all kinds of mediaincluding media we invent.

All work should be sent in a single PDF document under 8MB.

KEEP IN MIND

Scholarships will be awarded in December 2008.

Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic and creative progress as determined bythe school.

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2008APPLICATION FOR THE BILL BERNBACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Applicant Name

School Phone

Email

Concentration Art Copy Other ______________ GPA

Application Completed in Full

Copy of Current Rsum

Essays (Financial)

______Letter of Recommendation (Advisor)

______Reference from Previous Employer

Copy of Transcript

Creative Samples (electronically)

Financial Information Included

Tuition Amount:

Aid Awarded:

Balance:

COMMENTS:

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