• 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, applicants can be remote in our approved states, or 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. 

• 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 

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

• The deadline for applying for the 2026 program is 11:59PM Eastern Time on February 27, 2026.
• Applications will be accepted beginning on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
• Recipient will be notified by March 16, 2026.
• Applicants may apply again for the following year, if not selected as the recipient.

The Luke Lambert Legacy Scholarship & Internship Committee will review each application thoroughly. Any application not within the required guidelines will be declined. The recipient will be chosen by the Committee and notified on or before March 16, 2026. 

• 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.