LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships
Offered by The LAGRANT Foundation
About This Scholarship
The LAGRANT Foundation has spent more than 25 years working to diversify the advertising, marketing, and public relations industries by awarding scholarships to ethnic minority students pursuing those fields. The foundation was established in 1998 by Kim L. Hunter, CEO of the LAGRANT communications agencies, and has awarded millions of dollars to hundreds of students nationwide.
The current cycle awards $2,500 scholarships to 30 undergraduate students and $3,750 scholarships to 20 graduate students. Beyond the money, recipients get something arguably more valuable: a trip to the foundation's awards program with career-building workshops, plus mentorship and internship connections with major agencies and corporate communications departments.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients enrolled at accredited four-year institutions, majoring in a field with an emphasis in advertising, marketing, or public relations. Undergraduates need a minimum 3.0 GPA and graduate students a 3.2. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on February 15, 2027, and applications submitted by January 18, 2027 earn 10 bonus points in scoring.
Eligibility
- Ethnic minority undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year accredited U.S. institution
- Major with an emphasis in advertising, marketing, or public relations (Healthcare Marcom track also offered)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduates; 3.2 for graduate students
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
- Undergraduates: full-time (12+ units); graduates: 9+ units per term
How To Apply
- Complete the online application at lagrantfoundation.org, including the one-page career goals essay, short response on underrepresentation in the industry, and paragraphs on activities and honors.
- Submit by 5:00 p.m. PST on February 15, 2027 - or by 11:59 p.m. PST January 18, 2027 to earn 10 early-submission bonus points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an advantage to applying early?
Yes. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on or before January 18, 2027 (MLK Day) receive an additional 10 bonus points in scoring.
Can graduating seniors apply for the undergraduate scholarship?
No. The undergraduate award is limited to current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors; graduating seniors headed to grad school should look at the graduate award.