What if your next step toward a marketing career included attending Cannes LIONS, learning from industry leaders and tackling a real marketing brief—all before graduation?
Applications are now open for the Effie LIONS Foundation’s 2027 Voices of the Future Fellowship, a fully funded opportunity for students around the world preparing to launch careers in marketing. Supported by presenting sponsor Adobe and other partners, the fellowship helps emerging talent build experience, connections and confidence for their next chapter.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Selected fellows will attend the 2027 Cannes LIONS Festival of Creativity, receive mentorship from senior industry experts, work on a real marketing brief and develop their professional networks.
For Collegiate DECA members approaching graduation, the fellowship offers an opportunity to build on the strategic thinking, creativity and presentation skills developed through DECA while exploring the marketing industry on a global stage.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to students who:
- Are in their final year of full-time study at a registered post-secondary education institution.
- Are interested in pursuing a career in marketing.
- Bring curiosity, a growth mindset and a distinct perspective shaped by their experiences, community, culture, geography or educational journey.
- Can confidently communicate in English.
- Will be at least 18 years old by March 1, 2027.
Learn More + Apply
Applications close November 22, 2026, at 6 PM ET. Visit effielions.org/VOTF to explore the fellowship and apply.
Interested in learning more before submitting your application? Attend the informational webinar on Monday, October 26, at 10 AM ET.
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