SMAD Major Wins American Advertising Federation Internship

SMAD Major Alexandra (Allie) Waller has received a Stickell Internship/Scholarship from the American Advertising Federation. She was nominated by professor Alexandra M. Vilela, who worked with her on the application. Only a handful of students are selected each year for a 10-week internship at a U.S. media organization, advertising agency or client/supplier company.

Allie is the first JMU student to be awarded this scholarship, which is a 10-week paid internship ($4,000.00 plus either a $1,500 scholarship to cover their travel and living expenses or a housing allowance provided by the host company).

The agency selection is based on her skills and the needs of the agencies. This is a nationwide award, where usually only students from universities with a strong advertising program win.