Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations and industry professionals. Students selected for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in one of the following advertising disciplines:

• Account Management
• Art Direction
• Copywriting
• Broadcast/Print Production
• Digital/Interactive Design
• Media Planning/Buying
• Project Management
• Public Relations
• Strategic/Account Planning
• Traffic

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How to Apply

To be eligible to apply for MAIP, a student must be:

• Asian/Asian American or Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, Black/African American, American Indian/Native American, Multiracial or Multiethnic (e.g., Hispanic and Black);
• a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (visas are not accepted);
• currently a college junior, senior, or graduate student (Fall and Spring graduates may apply). Students attending an 4A's-participating portfolio school are also eligible to apply;
• earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 to 2.9 are encouraged to apply, but must complete an additional essay question in the student application);
• able to demonstrate a serious commitment to pursuing a career in advertising, regardless of chosen major.

If you qualify to be a part of MAIP, the internship could be a big step toward a career in a dynamic, creative industry. But, the first step is up to you.

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