Lambert Legacy Scholarship & Internship

Introduced to honor the esteemed legacy of G&S Business Communications CEO Luke Lambert, who retired from the agency at the end of 2023, the Lambert Legacy Scholarship and Internship is designed to support the education and empowerment of students in the field of integrated marketing communications, with particular focus on giving opportunities to students from historically marginalized communities. The annual recipient of the Lambert Legacy Scholarship will receive a one-time award of $5,000 and a paid*, in-person internship in one of our three office locations – New York City, NY, Chicago, IL, or Raleigh, NC.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and a full-time student enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the U.S. and in good academic standing.
• Students from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicant must be interested in exploring a career in integrated marketing communications, including journalism, communications or public relations, marketing, digital, media/advertising, graphic design, video production, etc., and committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the marketing communications industry.
• For the internship portion of this award, applicant must be in commuting distance of one of our three G&S Business Communications offices (New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC) and be willing to work on-site in our office for a minimum of two days per work week and remotely on other days of the work week.
• If awarded the Lambert Legacy Scholarship, the applicant agrees that funds will be utilized at a qualified educational institution to cover tuition/registration fees and related expenses, such as room, board, or books, only. Funds may not be used as personal income and, if utilized as such, may be treated by the IRS as taxable income. 
• Previous Lambert Legacy scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again.
• The family members of current or former G&S Business Communications employees and its clients are not eligible.

Our selected intern will:

• Experience a wide range of agency capabilities including Branding and Purpose, Creative Storytelling, Demand Generation, Digital and Social Engagement, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Research and Insights, Crisis Communications, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG).
• Engage and network with functional leaders, communicators and stakeholders across the company. Working alongside our client teams in a collaborative environment, our interns will gain important foundational skills necessary to compete in today’s marketplace. Each intern will be aligned to a primary client and/or team but will also have the opportunity to support projects for other clients and/or teams across a range of market sectors.
• Participate in meetings and brainstorms as part of an immersive internship experience. We also hope to learn from you! We provide a safe space that encourages interns to take confident risks, challenge assumptions and bring great ideas.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing skills with a strong curiosity for business communications and agency life
• Social media and digital platform knowledge
• Enjoys working both independently and with a collaborative team
• Open to feedback with an action-oriented, solutions-driven attitude
• The ability to multitask, meet deadlines and keep a sense of humor
• Adapts and thrives in remote working conditions

Submission Deadline

This is a recurring scholarship. The Lambert Legacy Scholarship will be available annually. 

• The annual deadline for applying is 11:59PM Eastern Time on March 31st.
• Applications will be accepted beginning on January 1st through the March 31st deadline. 
• Recipient will be chosen annually on or before April 30th.
• Applicants may apply again for the following year, if not selected as the recipient.

Recipient Selection

The Lambert Legacy Scholarship & Internship Committee will review each application thoroughly. Any application not within the required guidelines will be declined. The annual recipient will be chosen by the Committee and notified by May 1st. 

Confidentiality

Information we gather for this scholarship is used only to determine the validity of enrollment and applicant identity. We (G&S Business Communications) will not share applicant personal information with any third parties. All applicant personal information will remain confidential. 

Payment

Scholarship payment will be made directly to the recipient upon receipt of an invoice specifying that the funds will be used for educational purposes. The scholarship recipient must submit required information to G&S Business Communications before payment will be issued.

*Recipients not residing in commutable distance to New York City, NY, Chicago, IL, or Raleigh, NC, are eligible to receive scholarship and internship, but financial assistance for travel and housing during the internship period is not available. The recipient is responsible for travel and housing expenses related to internship, if applicable.