bill hill scholarship kick-off

Join AAF Space Coast for an evening of creativity, connection, and opportunity. Meet local industry professionals, take part in an artistic workshop, learn about the $1,000 Bill Hill Scholarship Award, and discover how this year’s initiative will help support the Indian River Lagoon.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM EDT

Fm Pizza Oven
1437 Highland Ave
Melbourne, FL 32935

connect with the space coast creative community

The Bill Hill Scholarship Kick-Off Event brings together students, creatives, and local professionals for an evening focused on creativity, professional development, and community impact.

Join us to:

• Learn from professionals working in advertising, marketing, communications, design, media, and related creative fields
• Participate in an interactive artistic workshop
• Connect with members of the Space Coast creative community
• Learn more about the $1,000 Bill Hill Scholarship Award
• Discover how creativity can play a role in supporting the Indian River Lagoon

the $1,000 bill hill scholarship award

The Bill Hill Scholarship Award honors the legacy of Bill Hill, a longtime leader and advocate for the advertising and creative communications industry on Florida’s Space Coast.

The $1,000 scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing education and careers in fields including:

Advertising • Marketing • Communications • Film • Media • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Website Development • Related Creative Fields

The award recognizes students committed to developing their education, creativity, and professional skills while encouraging the next generation of Space Coast creative professionals.

your scholarship journey starts here

Students interested in competing for the Bill Hill Scholarship Award must attend the October 22 Kick-Off Event.

During the event, scholarship candidates will receive instructions for the artistic rendering they will create and submit as part of the scholarship competition.

The evening will also give attendees an opportunity to learn from working professionals and participate in an artistic workshop before beginning their competition submission.

who is eligible for the scholarship?

To qualify for the Bill Hill Scholarship Award, applicants must:

• Attend the Bill Hill Scholarship Kick-Off Event on October 22, 2026
• Be a full-time student at a Brevard County high school, college, or university
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Complete the artistic submission requirements provided at the event

creativity with a local impact

This year’s Bill Hill Scholarship initiative will also help support one of the Space Coast’s most important natural resources: the Indian River Lagoon.

Through the event and scholarship experience, AAF Space Coast is bringing together creativity, education, and community involvement to make a positive impact right here at home.

join us october 22

Come meet members of the Space Coast creative community, learn from industry professionals, get creative, and discover the opportunity behind the $1,000 Bill Hill Scholarship Award.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM EDT

Fm Pizza Oven
1437 Highland Ave
Melbourne, FL 32935

registration is free

Register through Glue Up to reserve your spot.