AAF Montgomery isn’t just for the professionals—we’re here for students, too. From scholarships to workshops, we can help prepare you for your professional career after graduation.


As part of AAF’s mission to protect and promote the well-being of advertising, AAF Montgomery provides numerous programs and resources to educate the next generation of advertising professionals. We have a network of over 200 college chapters nationwide with more than 5,000 student members. Since its existence, AAF has helped college students successfully transition from academia to the professional real world. We offer several unique opportunities to our student members including, but not limited to:

  • Student advertising competitions
  • Career advice and guidance
  • Club member discounts to participating retailers and service providers
  • Distinguished award and honor programs
  • Industry mentors
  • Internship programs
  • Leadership
  • Merit scholarships
  • MOSAIC Center on Multiculturalism
  • Networking events with top agencies and corporate recruiters

College chapters are led by faculty advisors and student executive officers appointed by their peers. AAF college chapter membership is a great way to build relationships and partake in events that will guide students into their next phase in life—launching a dynamic career. If you are interested in starting a college chapter, please get in touch with our education chair.

AAF Montgomery encourages prospective students to explore the myriad benefits of joining AAF.

Student Webinar Series

“Together With…” is a student webinar series to educate AAF’s College Chapter members through conversations with advertising leaders. These industry professionals share insights on their career journeys, day-to-day job functions, the advertising industry, and more!

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Most Promising Multicultural Students

The AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program connects the advertising industry with the nation’s top multicultural college seniors.

national student advertising competition

The National Student Advertising Competition provides more than 2,000 college students with the real-world experience of creating an integrated marketing campaign for a corporate client.