We’re proud to share that two of our outstanding graduate students from the Temerlin Advertising Institute, Gabriella Anderson and Ashley Mercer, have been awarded the 2025 AAF Dallas Foundation Scholarship! This prestigious recognition highlights their talent, dedication, and the impact they’re already making in the field of advertising.
The AAF Dallas Foundation Scholarship is an award designed to support students pursuing degrees in advertising, marketing communications, and related fields. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, career ambitions, contributions to the collegiate advertising community, financial need, and demonstrated leadership potential.
Gabriella reflects:
“This recognition reflects not only the work I’ve done as a master’s student at SMU, but also the incredible mentorship and support I’ve received along the way. Receiving this scholarship reinforces my commitment to using creativity and strategy to drive meaningful change in advertising.”
Gabriella extends special thanks to Carrie La Ferle, Ph.D., Professor Corey Jones, and Dr. Sidharth Muralidharan for their mentorship, encouragement, and guidance throughout the process.
Ashley shares:
“I’m honored to be recognized with this scholarship and grateful for the mentorship I’ve received from the faculty at TAI. A special thank you to Dr. Carrie La Ferle, Ph.D., Jacque Evans, and Professor Corey Jones for their guidance, recommendations, and encouragement throughout this process, and to Dr. Sidharth Muralidharan for making me aware of this opportunity.”
At TAI, we are inspired every day by the passion, creativity, and critical thinking our students bring to advertising. Gabriella and Ashley’s achievements are a testament to the power of hard work and vision. Congratulations once again to Gabriella and Ashley!
