The US Scholarship – The Marketing Academy

The US Scholarship – The Marketing Academy is sponsored by The Marketing Academy. Scholarship program for emerging marketing professionals and individuals demonstrating potential in marketing, including digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and related fields. Includes mentorship and development for employed or entrepreneurial individuals.

The US Scholarship – The Marketing Academy The US Scholarship Program THE US SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY: Whether your experience is in a B2C or B2B brand, public or charity sector, media or creative agency, media owner or platform, entrepreneur or working for companies large or small, all applicants are assessed equally against our criteria.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN THE IDEAL SCHOLAR: Ideally between 8 and 18 years work experience in a marketing or agency role. In a leadership position and holds current or past experience of managing people. Highly ambitious to further career in marketing leadership, aspiring to board roles.

Evidence of commitment to broadening horizons, such as an interest in charitable, social, cultural, creative, travel or sporting endeavours. Demonstrates commitment to career with evidence of results & achievements. High emotional intelligence & natural drive to succeed.

Currently employed on a permanent basis* in the US. No known risk of termination or resignation for the duration of the program. Please note: We have Scholarships available for individuals who do not have a ‘classic’ marketing background.

Those who have demonstrated exceptional potential as natural marketers or who have shown outstanding entrepreneurial ability or exceptional achievement in the face of adversity will be considered. * There are many reasons that this program is not suited to individuals currently in transition between roles or freelancing.

Please download the ‘Full Program Guide’ below and refer to the FAQ section on pages 8-11 for more information and support.

While the program is open to applicants from the USA, Canada, and those based in the US holding valid US visas, we may have to defer an applicant’s place in the program or in the selection process to the 2027 cohort if, at any point, it appears that border restrictions, visa issues, or other travel limitations may prevent full participation in the required residential events.

This measure is in place to ensure a fair and complete experience for all participants. THE SELECTION PROCESS & KEY DATES The Scholarship Program is free but highly selective, so we ask senior business leaders to nominate the best emerging leaders they know. All nominees automatically receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the 3-stage selection process.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at the residential Bootcamps is mandatory for all Scholars so please ensure you are available on the dates specified below. Deadline: Friday 26 th June 2026 All nominees then receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the process.

Submission Deadline: Monday 6th July 2026 Nominees receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ and must submit a three-part application: A full CV, An Employer’s Endorsement, a Two-Minute Digital ‘Showcase Me’. Monday 3 rd August – Friday 14 th August 2026 Successful applicants at application screening stage will be invited to a 30 minute virtual interview with a Scholarship Alumni.

Thursday 10 th September – Friday 18 th September 2026 Successful applicants from The Pitch stage will be invited to a 1 hour virtual interview with two members of our selection panel (Senior Marketing and HR Professionals).

Final decisions will be made and communicated by Friday 25 th September 2026 Friday 16 th October – Monday 19 th October 2026 Monday 25 th January – Tuesday 26 th January 2027 Monday 10 th May – Tuesday 11 th May 2027 NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN. We ask senior business leaders to nominate the best of their emerging leaders for a place on the program.

All ‘nominees’ then receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the full selection process. NOTIFY ME WHEN 2027 NOMINATIONS OPEN “The program has been everything I dreamed of and more. It has been genuinely transformational; it has changed the trajectory of my leadership and I believe I will look back on it as a critical step in my journey.

It has allowed me to distill down what I need to do over the next few years to grow my impact as a leader” “This program has changed my life. I am forever grateful for such an inspiring, life changing, opening experience.

I feel so much more empowered to be my fullest, authentic self, to influence and lead like never before… I could not imagine a more impactful program to change lives and hopefully the world to a better place” “The ticket to a better you and relationships that will endure a lifetime” NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 ARE OPEN!

The Marketing Academy Scholarship is a free development program for the best emerging leaders in the Marketing, Advertising, Communication and Media industries. It’s a highly selective program with a rigorous selection process that starts with a nomination. US nominations will open in October 2026.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2027 ARE OPEN Applicants may apply to EITHER cohort regardless of country of residence, but must commit to attend both Residential dates & the Virtual day of their chosen cohort. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of acceptance onto the program.

COHORT 1: UK & USA February 21 to September 17 2027 COHORT 2: UK & ASIA February 22 to November 5 2027 Register for the Application Pack The Scholarship Alumni Programs The Fellowship Alumni Programs The Virtual Campus Program The Marketing Academy Foundation We'll keep you updated on Register interest for The Scholarship Your Name Which Scholarship are you interested in?

We'll keep you updated on Register interest for The Global Fellowship Your Name Which Cohort are you interested in? We'll let you know when nominations are open Notify Me - US Scholarship Your Name