Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the MAIP Fellowship Opportunity!
MAIP Application Questions
MAIP 2026 applications open early October and will close on December 1st at 11:59pm EST.
Applications will only be reviewed after the December 1, 2025 deadline.
Yes! As long as you are a current junior or senior in college, graduate student, or portfolio school student at the time of application, you are eligible to apply for MAIP.
- Unofficial Transcript (PDF only, no mobile/desktop screenshots)
- Resume
- 1 letter of recommendation (PDF is signed on official letterhead)
- 2 essay prompt responses (each has a 500 max word count)
- A 2-3 minute video showing what makes you unique and why you are a good candidate for MAIP and the advertising industry
- Certain creative disciplines require an additional work sample/request (i.e. Art Direction, Copywriting, etc.)
Additionally, applicants must:
- Pay a $25 application fee
- Be eligible to work in the U.S., by way of student work visas and/or are citizens of the U.S.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 -----> Students with a <3.0 GPA may submit an additional statement with additional context
- Be within the following academic year:
- Undergraduate college junior graduating in Spring/Summer 2027
- Undergraduate college senior graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026
- Graduate student currently pursuing additional education in a specific field
- And/or are a student attending a portfolio school at the time of application
If selected, MAIP Fellows must be available to participate in the full duration of the 22-week fellowship period, and work as an intern from June through August with no pre-planned time off
IMPORTANT
- If selected as an MAIP 2026 Fellow, fellows are required to pay a $1,000 program fee. This program fee encompasses travel & lodging for the MAIP Graduation & contributes to the expanded development of the training and resources offered to all MAIP Fellows.
Join us for live info sessions about the program and its details during our virtual MAIP Mondays series.
Be sure to RSVP to our #MAIPMonday’s that best fit your schedule!
- September/October 2025: https://bit.ly/MSeptOct
- November 2025: https://bit.ly/MNovDec
Come ready to learn about MAIP, ask us questions, and get your application materials ready in advance!
There’s no ideal MAIP candidate for this fellowship, as everyone who has completed the program is unique in their own way. The 4As Foundation and MAIP celebrate every individual, and want you to bring forward your personal connection to our Mission, skills, and passions that help you uniquely stand out in the application. The video is a great opportunity to showcase the unique experience, qualities, and experience that you are bringing to host companies.
Interested and want to receive future information about the MAIP Fellowship opportunity? Fill out our interest form
Academic Standing Related
All applicants must submit one letter of recommendation by December 1, 2025.
NOTE: Applicants will request the letter of recommendation via the MAIP application portal by noting the email address of their main reference. The letter of recommendation should be from a current/previous supervisor, manager, or professor who can speak to your work ethic.
While we have had MAIP candidates join us from a number of the schools listed below, this is not an exhaustive list of the institutions. NOTE: If you have questions about your school, please email us at [email protected]
- BYU Adlab || https://www.byuadlab.com/#directive
- Austin Creative Department || https://www.austincreativedepartment.com/courses
- Miami Ad School || https://miamiadschool.com
- Locations based in Atlanta, Miami & New York
- Brainco | The Minneapolis School of Advertising || https://brainco.org/
- UT | The Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations || https://advertising.utexas.edu/
- Art Center College of Design || https://www.artcenter.edu/
- Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) || https://www.scad.edu/
- VCU Brandcenter || https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/
- Milwaukee Portfolio School || https://mkeportfolioschool.com/
- One School || https://oneschoolus.com/
- Locations based in Atlanta, Chicago, NY, Los Angeles
- 100 Roses from Concrete || https://www.100rosesfromconcrete.com/growth-initiative
- Book180 || https://www.book180.com/
- PathUnbound || https://pathunbound.com/
Please submit your final undergraduate school transcript. If you are selected as a finalist, you will have the opportunity to submit your most recent transcript at that time.
Applicants must be available for either an in-person or hybrid fellowship program (partially virtual, partially in-person).
Internship placements aren’t always guaranteed, as host companies have limited roles to fill for the summer, so we highly encourage all who apply to do their best to stand out within their application, especially through the video and the essay responses.
Full-time positions may be offered to MAIP Fellows following the summer; however, this is on a case-by-case basis determined by the host company.
MAIP Fellowship Related
Some host companies may choose to offer travel and accommodations as part of their internship. Travel and accommodations are not guaranteed if you are selected as a finalist. There may be opportunities for financial assistance. Please contact us at [email protected] for additional information.
Discipline placement for the summer varies based on interest and skill set. While candidates are able to select their first and second choices, we encourage a full exploration across all of the different internship disciplines.
- Check out the list of 2026 fellowship disciplines offered during the summer HERE.
One of the best things about MAIP is the chance to explore! If you’re unsure of what role/discipline would be best, think about the different skills you want to develop and get exposure to. For example, if you see yourself working with people daily, solving problems across various teams, and have worked on your college magazine, you might be a good match for an account management/client services internship, or you could thrive in Public Relations. Even if you’ve had past internships in account management, take a chance on something new like PR.
Being open-minded to exploring disciplines is a great example of the curiosity that may unlock opportunities you haven’t yet considered.
MAIP Fellowship cohorts vary in size each year, depending on how many host organizations offer internships. Typically, there are about 300-400 applicants every year for MAIP. The program is competitive. Make sure to put your best foot forward!
All students will complete one round of interviews with a MAIP Alumni after submitting their application.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions
