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MAIP (/noun/ ‘MAY-p/)

Looking to shake up the Advertising/Marketing industry? We’re looking for trailblazers like YOU!

The 4As Foundation’s MAIP Program is a highly intensive fellowship that provides students with the opportunity to work in the advertising, communications and marketing industries. MAIP fellows interact with industry professionals on a day-to-day basis to gain valuable professional ​experience. Students selected for the MAIP fellowship program will hone their skills in a variety of advertising/marketing disciplines. If you have an interest in kick-starting your career within advertising, marketing, media and creative industries check out the additional resources below.

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​Throughout the MAIP experience, MAIP Fellows will:

Participate in a 18-week internship program

Complete up to 8 weeks virtual training series prior to the internship, designed to prepare fellows for the industry

Engage in a 10 week PAID internship with one of the 4A’s Foundation’s partner organizations

Attend live, virtual professional development sessions (based in the Eastern Standard Time Zone)

Work 1:1 with a MAIP Coach, an industry professional volunteering their time to support a fellow’s professional and personal development

Who can apply to MAIP?

The 4As Foundation welcomes all applicants who meet the following criteria:

Demonstrate a passion to kick-start a career in advertising and marketing through application essays and within the interview

Are 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

Are within the following academic year:

  • Undergraduate college senior graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026
  • Undergraduate college junior graduating in Spring/Summer 2027
  • Graduate student currently pursuing additional education in a specific field
  • And/or are a student attending a participating 4As portfolio school at the time of application*

Are available to participate in the full duration of the 18-week fellowship period, and work as an intern from June through August 2026, with no pre-planned time off

​We recognize that no two applicants are alike, and we look forward to getting to know you! We encourage students with all backgrounds interested in advertising, communications, and marketing to apply.
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*Students on the quarter system must arrange early release with their academic department before applying, as the fellowship kicks off in June


Not yet eligible for MAIP 2026?

If you're interested & want more information regarding future fellowship applications, fill out our interest form below!

MAIP Fellowship Interest Form