FOARE Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education

Description
**Purpose**
FOARE provides scholarships to support education and research that advance the out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry. The program targets students whose studies or career goals align with the industry’s future needs. Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving candidates to foster professional development and industry sustainability.
Key takeaways:
- FOARE funds scholarships tied to OOH industry advancement.
- Awards support students pursuing education and career development.
- Scholarships are distributed annually to selected recipients.

History of the Award
**Program history and impact**
The FOARE scholarship program has been active since 2001 and has a track record of supporting students connected to the OOH industry. Over its history the program has directed significant financial support to help students advance their education and careers. The awards have been used to recognize a range of academic levels and program types.
Key takeaways:
- Program launched in 2001.
- Longstanding commitment to student support in OOH fields.
- Awards have supported hundreds of students over time.

Eligibility
**Who can apply**
Applicants must be current students or newly accepted students at several academic and training levels. Eligible categories include currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students; high school seniors already accepted to undergraduate programs; students pursuing AA/AS or enrolled in technical/trade programs; and applicants who have completed undergraduate work and been accepted into a Master’s or Doctoral program.
Key takeaways:
- Open to undergraduates, graduates, and accepted high school seniors.
- Includes AA/AS and technical/trade program students.
- Also includes students accepted into graduate programs after undergraduate completion.

Award Value
**Amount and distribution**
For the current cycle, each scholarship award is $5,000. FOARE will distribute a total of twelve awards this year: five general student scholarships and seven named scholarships. Each award carries the same monetary value to support recipients’ education-related expenses.
Key takeaways:
- Each scholarship = $5,000.
- Total awards this year = 12 (5 general, 7 named).
- All awards have equal monetary value.

Named Scholarships
**This year’s named awards**
Seven named scholarships will be awarded this cycle; each honors individuals or families with ties to the industry. The named scholarships recognize leadership, business development, opportunity, diversity, and community service within the OOH context.
Key takeaways:
- Seven named scholarships offered this year.
- Awards honor leadership, opportunity, and service.
- Named scholarships are part of the 12 total awards.

List of Named Scholarships
- The Allman Family Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Scholarship Endowment
- The Eric M. Rubin Scholarship
- The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship
- The Nancy Fletcher Leadership Scholarship
- The Reagan Family Scholarship
- The Ruth Segal Scholarship
- The Vern and Elaine Clark OOH Industry Champion Scholarship

Application Timeline
**Important deadline**
All application materials must be received by 8:00 PM EDT on May 15, 2026. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Applicants should plan ahead to gather transcripts, references, and any scholarship-specific essays well before the cutoff.
Key takeaways:
- Submission deadline: May 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT.
- Late applications are not considered.
- Start gathering materials early to meet the cutoff.

Application Requirements
**Required materials and scholarship-specific essays**
To be considered, applicants must complete all items on the application and submit a transcript (official or unofficial). Every applicant must include a one-page, double-spaced essay describing career goals or why they deserve a FOARE scholarship, plus a summary of community service or extracurricular activities. Several named scholarships require additional materials or essays:
- Allman Family Scholarship: additional essay on business development and career aspirations.
- Nancy Fletcher Leadership Scholarship: additional essay identifying a woman (not a family member) the applicant admires and why.
- Vern & Elaine Clark Scholarship: additional essay on community service.
- Ruth Segal Scholarship: additional essay on diversity training.
- Joseph Zukin Jr. Scholarship: copy of FAFSA, additional essay on the most important moment in the applicant’s life, and a written reference.
- Eric M. Rubin Scholarship: additional essay describing a challenge, disappointment, or setback and what was learned.
- Reagan Family Scholarship: applicants must complete a separate application specific to The Reagan Family Scholarship Endowment.
Key takeaways:
- Complete the full application and include a transcript.
- Required universal essay: 1 page, double-spaced on career goals or merit.
- Named scholarships have specified additional essays or documents; Joseph Zukin requires FAFSA and a reference; Reagan Family requires a separate application.

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